Robust and connected systems of natural parks help conserve biodiversity and maintain benefits we receive from nature. They are also crucial to help us to mitigate and adapt to climate change…
UNESCO World Heritage Centre In response to the recent impacts of torrential rains at the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a technical visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre was carried out by Nuria Sanz, Chief of the Latin America and the Caribbean Unit, from 6-10…
Tata Steel has agreed not to carry out mining in Mount Nimba World Heritage Site.
The global Plan of Action for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s World Commission on Protected Areas (Laffoley, 2008) establishes renewed and enhanced action on marine World Heritage as one of the essential measures now needed alongside protection of wildlife and habitats on the High Seas.
Compendium of Key decisions on the conversation of natural World Heritage Properties via the list of World Heritage in Danger
Tim Badman, Bastian Bomhard, Annelie Fincke, Josephine Langley, Pedro Rosabal and David Sheppard April 2009
At this year’s meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Seville, Spain, two new natural sites were added to the World Heritage List, following the advice of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥. Another 11 cultural sites were added to the prestigous list of the most valuable places on Earth.
A compendium of key decisions on the conservation of natural World Heritage Properties via the List of World Heritage in Danger
The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.
Angelique Songco, Park Manager of Tubbataha Reefs National Park, explains a bit more about the park as part of this month's focus on protected areas.
The Belize Barrier Reef System and Los Katios National Park in Columbia are the two natural sites added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.