Decision 46 COM 7A.10

Coro and its Port (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of) (C 658)

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.21 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyad, 2023),
3. Welcomes the implementation of the conservation measures carried out in the last year following a very inclusive approach;
4. Notes the important work accomplished in view of the submission of a Minor Boundary Modification (MBM) proposal and reiterates its request that the final MBM proposal be submitted to the World Heritage Centre for review by the Advisory Bodies and approval by the World Heritage Committee, as per Paragraphs 163 and 164 of the Operational Guidelines, as soon as possible;
5. Welcomes the progress achieved in the implementation of the corrective measures adopted in Decision 38 COM 7A.23 and requests that a full and detailed account on the effective operationalization of all the 11 corrective measures be provided in the next state of conservation report;
6. Commends the State Party for the completion of a comprehensive management plan, along with the establishment of regulatory measures for the proposed Buffer Zone and Disaster Risk Plans for the Historic Center of Coro and Historic Center of La Vela, the development of a conservation strategy and the development of an action plan, including a prioritized and budgeted intervention programme, based on solid surveys and guidelines duly integrating traditional know-how;
7. Takes note with satisfaction of the numerous, comprehensive and inclusive restoration, rehabilitation, and stabilization measures carried out in favor of the traditional buildings damaged by the rains in October and November 2022, and requests the State Party to provide detailed information on the activities further implemented;
8. Further notes the role of the Joint Commission and the reinforcement of management structures and requests the State Party to provide specific and complete information on the harmonization of legals tools for the protection of the property;
9. Further takes note with satisfaction of the important drainage measures implemented during the period concerned but noting that the establishment of a durable drainage strategy and plan – underpinned by all necessary financial resources – remains to be completed, reiterates its request that a complete, durable drainage system, duly resourced, be put in place;
10. Requests furthermore the State Party to invite a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS/ICCROM Reactive Monitoring mission to assess achievements in addressing the factors affecting the property;
11. Finally requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2025, an updated report on the state of conservation of the property and the implementation of all corrective measures adopted to reach the Desired state of conservation together with a clear timeframe, in view of the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 47th session;
12. Decides to retain Coro and its Port (Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.