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Being named to the World Heritage List The process to be inscribed on the World Heritage List takes years, said Rossler, adding that several sites waited some 25 years to be named to the prestigious list. Only countries that ratify the World Heritage Convention (adopted by UNESCO in 1972) are eligible to have sites within their territories named to the list. Called "State Parties," there are currently 194 around the globe. Paula Bronstein | Getty Images News | Getty Images The World Heritage Convention set forth the idea that loss of cultural and natural heritage — such as Afghanistan's Bud...

World's most treasured sites we could lose By loveEXPLORING staff of Love Exploring | Threatened treasures Last year, a coastal reserve home to the world’s rarest marine mammal became the latest site to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List, which calls for the safeguarding of cultural and natural treasures. And there are many more besides. In total, the UN department has identified 53 sites that are at risk due to climate change, armed conflict, development, poor management or a combination of issues. We take a look... © Monik-a/Shutterstock

Smallholder agriculture cuts into key Sumatran tiger habitat by Rachel Fritts on 26 January 2021 Satellite data show several surges in deforestation in Kerinci Seblat National Park in 2020. Kerinci Seblat provides vital habitat for critically endangered Sumatran tigers, as well as many other species. The primary driver of this deforestation appears to be the expansion of small farms. Initiatives in the area are attempting to reduce smallholder expansion by encouraging the adoption of more sustainable farming practices. Indonesia’s Kerinci Seblat National Park is the largest national park o...

Last year, a coastal reserve home to the world’s rarest marine mammal became the latest site to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List, which calls for the safeguarding of cultural and natural treasures. And there are many more besides. In total, the UN department has identified 53 sites that are at risk due to climate change, armed conflict, development, poor management or a combination of issues. We take a look...

Last year, a coastal reserve home to the world’s rarest marine mammal became the latest site to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List, which calls for the safeguarding of cultural and natural treasures. And there are many more besides. In total, the UN department has identified 53 sites that are at risk due to climate change, armed conflict, development, poor management or a combination of issues. We take a look...