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"Some places are considered so special they’re valuable to all humanity
and must be preserved for future generations. These irreplaceable gems –
such as Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Yosemite National Park and the Great
Barrier Reef – are known as World Heritage sites.
When these places are threatened, they can officially be placed on the
“List of World Heritage in Danger”. This action brings global attention
to the natural or human causes of the threats. It can encourage
emergency conservation action and mobilise international assistance.
However, our research released today shows the process of In Danger
listings is being manipulated for political gain. National governments
and other groups try to keep sites off the list, with strategies such as
lobbying, or partial efforts to protect a site. Australian government
actions to keep the Great Barrier Reef off the list are a prime example.
These practices are a problem for many reasons – not least because they
enable further damage to threatened ecosystems."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
