Preserving World Heritage
The UN Foundation's Sustainable Development program is helping develop models to facilitate the conservation and sustainable use of natural World Heritage sites by the private sector, individuals, governments, and local communities. Our impact has been felt at more than 50 World Heritage sites in 30 countries…and in the lives of the individuals and communities whose stories are found below.
STORIES OF IMPACT
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Rebuilding lives and livelihoods in Mexico
Area of Involvement: Sustainable Development
When a category 5 hurricane devastated the mostly Mayan community of Sian Ka'an, Mexico, we appealed to our supporters and partners. The response was overwhelming to help rebuild this World Heritage site.
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Giving park guards and gorillas a fighting chance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Area of Involvement: Sustainable Development
Virunga National Park is both the largest national park in Africa and the continent’s longest inscribed World Heritage site. However, years of armed conflict within the sites, rampant illegal poaching, and depletion of natural resources put all five World Heritage sites on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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Community Tours Sian Ka'an builds a successful business model
Area of Involvement: Sustainable Development
Community Tours Sian Ka'an is a locally-owned and operated tour service in Mexico. They needed some help getting their business off the ground and to make it successful. We were there to support them.
LATEST NEWS
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Building a Better World While Touring It
November 11, 2008
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Help is on the Way for Green Tourists
November 5, 2008
Environmental Expert
