The World Heritage Committee,

1.Having Examined DocumentWHC-09/33.COM/8A,

2.Recalling Decisions31 COM 8.1and32 COM 8Aadopted at its 31st (Christchurch, 2007); and 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) sessions respectively,

3.Stressing the importance of the process of revision and updating of Tentative Lists, as a tool for the regional harmonization of the World Heritage List and of long term planning of its development;

4.Takes note of the Tentative Lists presented in Annexes 2 and 3 of this document;

5.Also takes note that several States Parties (including, among others, Afghanistan, Brazil, Israel, Libya, Oman, Paraguay, São Tomé e Principe and Uruguay) are currently preparing revised or updated Tentative Lists;

6.Decides to adjourn the discussion on these matters to its 34th session in 2010.