How will the nations that have ratified UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention respond to the threat climate change represents to iconic sites
, ICOMOS identified increased flooding due to climate change as a potentially serious threat.
UCS has been actively advocating for the new climate policy over several years. If agreed on, it would have major implications for the way theis implemented. For example, it asks member countries to develop and share mechanisms and methodologies for assessing the climate vulnerability of their World Heritage sites. Crucially, the new policy recognizes the vital importance of integrating Indigenous and traditional knowledge in management plans as a proven strategy for increasing resilience.
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