List of World Heritage in Danger

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The List of World Heritage in Danger is a designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for sites on the World Heritage List that face serious threats. These threats can include significant damage from climate change, urbanization, natural disasters, or deliberate destruction during conflict.1

Sites are placed on this list to draw international attention and mobilize resources for their protection. They remain on the list until the threats are mitigated and improvements are made. This designation underscores the global commitment to preserving cultural and natural heritage for future generations.12

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Everglades National Park
…the park was on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger from 1993 to 2007. In 2010 it was again added to the list, because of concerns about decreases in water flowing into the Everglades and increases in pollution levels there.
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…the park was on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger from 1993 to 2007. In 2010 it was again added to the list, because of concerns about decreases in water flowing into the Everglades and increases in pollution levels there.
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Kathmandu
…it was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2003 but was removed from the list in 2007 after concerted conservation efforts from the government partially mitigated concerns.
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…it was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2003 but was removed from the list in 2007 after concerted conservation efforts from the government partially mitigated concerns.
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