Buzzwords
A World Heritage site is a landmark or area which is selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, and is legally protected by international treaties.
Recommended Listening
The future of heritage – Has the high value of a World Heritage listing compromised the original idealistic goals of UNESCO?
Headlines
Reforming UNESCO’s World Heritage – Mats Djurberg and Tora Aasland – @matsdjurberg @tora_aasland
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money – The Conversation
Wikipedia
World Heritage site
2020
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Disappearing World Heritage Glaciers as a Keystone of Nature Conservation in a Changing Climate
Planeta.com
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)