Photo: Eric Lodde
UNESCO and Gabon’s National Parks Agency sign an agreement to support eco-tourism and income generating activities in Lopé; Unesco
The newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in photos; Caitlin Morton; CN Traveller
Photo: Getty
A look at the newly added cultural and natural heritage sites – from Italy to India.
Source: The newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in photos
GABON: Ivindo Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, what is at stake?; Boris Ngounou; Afrik 21
Photo: Afrik21
The joy of the Gabonese authorities following the inscription, on July 28th, 2021, of the Ivindo National Park on the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage List is still perceptible. This recognition, the second of its kind in Gabon, does not entitle the park to funding, but it is an important asset for ecotourism and the protection of biodiversity.
Source: GABON: Ivindo Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, what is at stake? | Afrik 21
37 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Have Been Announced; David Johnstone; Men’s Journal
Photo: Lee White
To help protect natural and cultural wonders around the world, 37 locations were added to UNESCO World Heritage sites this week.
Source: 37 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Have Been Announced
UNESCO awards Gabon’s Ivindo park World Heritage status; AFP
Photo: Aspinall Foundation
Gabon’s Ivindo National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on in recognition of the nation’s success in defending biodiversity.
Source: UNESCO awards Gabon’s Ivindo park World Heritage status
Elephants go hungry as climate crisis causes Africa’s largest rainforest to ‘wither and die’; Arjun Neil Alim; Independent
Rising temperatures and depleted rainfall causes ‘massive collapse’ in vital food source for animals in Gabon…
Source: Elephants go hungry as climate crisis causes Africa’s largest rainforest to ‘wither and die’
UNESCO, Africa and China agree on projects to safeguard World Heritage in Africa; Unesco
Source: UNESCO, Africa and China agree on projects to safeguard World Heritage in Africa
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