Press release | 25 Jun, 2009
Two new natural wonders on World Heritage List
The Wadden Sea, on the coast of Germany and the Netherlands, and the Dolomites mountains in Northern Italy have been inscribed on the World Heritage List, following IUCN’s recommendations.
Story | 24 Jun, 2009
Thirteen World Heritage Sites stay on Danger List
Thirteen natural World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands, will stay on the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN.
Story | 23 Jun, 2009
How can the World Heritage Convention work best to conserve the natural values of island nations that are on the front line of climate change? IUCN gave its opinion on this critical issue known during the second day of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Seville.
Story | 23 Jun, 2009
African World Heritage needs strong international support
Countries and international orgnisations need to join efforts when dealing with increasing threats to the African World Heritage sites in danger, according to IUCN.
Story | 22 Jun, 2009
Future of natural World Heritage Sites under scrutiny
At this year’s meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Seville, Spain, the state of conservation of 178 sites will be reviewed and new sites will be added to the prestigious World Heritage List.
Story | 22 Jun, 2009
IUCN World Heritage Studies Nº 8
A Global review of Volcanic World Heritage Properties. Present Situation, Future Prospects and Management Requirements
Story | 21 Jun, 2009
Get latest on natural World Heritage Sites from IUCN
The latest sites to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List will be announced at the World Heritage Committee, held in Seville, Spain, from June 22-30. After a long period of work by the countries nominating the sites, and over a year of rigorous evaluations, IUCN, which is the independent…
Story | 20 Jun, 2009
The world is awash with conventions and agreements that are supposed to conserve our oceans but none are achieving the right results—reversing the multiple threats that are ruining the health of our marine environment.
Story | 19 Jun, 2009
World Heritage: A convention at a crossroads
As the 33rd meeting of the World Heritage Committee approaches, we take stock of the challenge that lies at the heart of the World Heritage Convention.