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| − | [[Image:Heritage.jpg|right|World Heritage List logo]] The '''World Heritage List''' was created on November 15, 2003 with the [[ | + | [[Image:Heritage.jpg|right|World Heritage List logo]] The '''World Heritage List''' (WHL) was created on November 15, 2003 with the passage of [[UN Resolution]] #37. It came to be considered by many in the [[United Nations]] a flawed and potentially abusive instrument for preserving world heritage -- and the butt of jokes -- and was [[repeal|repealed]] in December of 2006. |
| − | + | WHL's aim was to create a list of protected environmental sites to prevent them from logging, mining and other environmentally damaging activities. | |
| − | However, due to a loophole in the resolution that permitted nations to add parts | + | However, due to a loophole in the resolution that permitted nations to add parts or even the entirety of other nations to the list (and not including a provision for removing list items), UN delegations starting using the list to "punish" other nations for disagreeable comments or votes on the General Assembly floor. This was a reason cited by many nations for repealing WHL. |
| − | + | A replacement, entitled [[Protection of Historical Sites]], passed in July 2007. | |
| − | + | For the last binding version of the list as it was appeared just before its repeal, see [http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php?title=World_Heritage_List&oldid=233347 here]. | |
| − | + | {{Resolution| colour= #C0FFC0 | resnumber=37 | linknumber=36 | category= [[Proposal_categories#Environmental|Environmental]] | author= Van dieman land | Strengthorsubcategory= Industries Affected | strength= Woodchipping | status= '''Repealed'''| date= Sat Nov 15 2003 | vote1=9,402 |voteend=Implemented | vote2=7,623}} | |
| − | + | ==Resolution Text== | |
| − | + | :''Recognising that all nations share a common global environment; | |
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| − | + | :''Recognising that sites of pristine environmental significance should be protected for all people; and | |
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| − | + | :''Recognising that a lack of environmental protection protocols currently exists: | |
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| − | + | :''It is proposed that a World Heritage List be established. All UN nations may voluntarily list sites of environmental significance both internally and globally. Listed sites would be protected from logging, mining and other environmentally-damaging activities. | |
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== Additional Materials == | == Additional Materials == | ||
*[[United Nations]] | *[[United Nations]] | ||
*[[UN Timeline]] | *[[UN Timeline]] | ||
| − | + | *[[Repeal "World Heritage List"]] | |
| + | *[[Cultural Heritage in War]] | ||
| + | *[[World Heritage Sites & Treasures List]] | ||
[[Category:UN Committees]] | [[Category:UN Committees]] | ||
| + | [[Category:World Heritage List|*]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 1 August 2007
WHL's aim was to create a list of protected environmental sites to prevent them from logging, mining and other environmentally damaging activities.
However, due to a loophole in the resolution that permitted nations to add parts or even the entirety of other nations to the list (and not including a provision for removing list items), UN delegations starting using the list to "punish" other nations for disagreeable comments or votes on the General Assembly floor. This was a reason cited by many nations for repealing WHL.
A replacement, entitled Protection of Historical Sites, passed in July 2007.
For the last binding version of the list as it was appeared just before its repeal, see here.
| #37: World Heritage List
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| Category: | Environmental |
| Proposed By: | Van dieman land |
| Industries Affected: | Woodchipping |
| Status: | Repealed |
| Implemented: | Sat Nov 15 2003 |
| Votes For: | 9,402 |
| Votes Against: | 7,623 |
Resolution Text
- Recognising that all nations share a common global environment;
- Recognising that sites of pristine environmental significance should be protected for all people; and
- Recognising that a lack of environmental protection protocols currently exists:
- It is proposed that a World Heritage List be established. All UN nations may voluntarily list sites of environmental significance both internally and globally. Listed sites would be protected from logging, mining and other environmentally-damaging activities.
