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Climate Change and Cultural Heritage Preservation The world is grappling with the immense challenge of climate change, which significantly impacts the environment, urban areas, and cultural heritage. Institutions and individuals alike must act collectively to safeguard the environment and achieve sustainable development goals. Preserving cultural and historical heritage should be a top priority. A prime example is the Al-Bajrawiya region in northern Sudan, home to the Meroë Pyramids—one of the largest pyramid complexes globally. These remarkable structures date back to the Kingdom of Kush (2500 BC – 350 AD), have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. However, they are increasingly threatened by desertification. Sandstorms erode the sandstone used in the pyramids' construction, while desert sands encroach and cover large sections of these iconic monuments. An integrated approach is critical to combating desertification. Such efforts should encompass sustainable land management, afforestation with drought-resistant plants, water conservation techniques, policy support, scientific research, international cooperation, and collaboration with UNESCO to protect this invaluable heritage site. Additionally, the ongoing conflict in Sudan exacerbates these threats, leaving cultural and urban heritage vulnerable to damage and looting. Explore the Meroë Pyramids 🔗 Google Arts & Culture: Meroë Pyramids https://lnkd.in/dp7RkMQ9 🔗 Google Experiments: Meroë https://lnkd.in/d8Yvbq9i #CulturalHeritagePreservation #GoogleArtsAndCulture #Sudan #ClimateChange #TheKushiteKingdom #ChallengesAndOpportunities #TheCulturalHeritageAdvocacyCollaborative

Last week, #Iraq celebrated the eighth anniversary of the inscription of the Iraqi #Marshes on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. This occasion reminds us of the importance of protecting this unique site, which represents an invaluable natural and cultural heritage. However, the Iraqi Marshes still face major threats, including environmental pollution, oil exploitation, and mismanagement of water resources. These challenges are deteriorating the marsh ecosystem and negatively impacting the lives of local residents. We call on the Iraqi authorities to take urgent measures to protect the marshes: - Publish environmental impact assessment reports for oil projects transparently. - Conduct a comprehensive strategic environmental assessment of the Tigris and Euphrates River Basin. - Review water distribution policies to meet the marshes' water needs. - Grant national protection status to the marshes and strengthen relevant legislation. - Enhance cooperation with Turkey and Iran for sustainable management of shared water resources. Save Tigris Foundation and its civil society partners are continuously monitoring the marshes and providing recommendations for their protection. We invite everyone to support our efforts and help preserve this natural heritage for a sustainable future. Share your opinions and support in the comments, and use the hashtags #IraqiMarshes #WorldHeritage #EnvironmentalProtection #ProtectorsofTigris #SAVETIGRIS #HUMATDIJLAH to raise awareness of this crucial issue. TO READ THE FULL LETTER TO UNESCO PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/eA_rkYJT Together, we can make a difference!

**Important Update: UNESCO Responds to Our Concerns!** We are pleased to inform you that the World Heritage Centre has officially responded to our letter regarding the protection of the Iraqi Marshes. Their acknowledgment and commitment to take all necessary measures within their mandate is a significant step forward in our efforts to preserve this invaluable natural and cultural heritage. **Response from UNESCO ** *Ref: CLT/WHC/ARB/303/24/46* "We have taken due note of the information that you have provided. I also wish to assure you that UNESCO stands ready to take all necessary measures that are within our mandate in this regard. In the meantime, we invite you to continue to transmit to us any further relevant information that may arise. Thanking you for your continuous collaboration and support in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention." We are encouraged by #UNESCO's readiness to act and will continue to provide relevant information and collaborate closely with them. This positive development strengthens our resolve to push for urgent actions to: - Publish environmental impact assessment reports for oil projects transparently. - Conduct a comprehensive strategic environmental assessment of the Tigris and Euphrates River Basin. - Review water distribution policies to meet the marshes' water needs. - Grant national protection status to the marshes and strengthen relevant legislation. - Enhance cooperation with Turkey and Iran for sustainable management of shared water resources. We invite everyone to support our efforts and help preserve this natural heritage for a sustainable future. Share your opinions and support in the comments, and use the hashtags #IraqiMarshes #WorldHeritage #EnvironmentalProtection #SaveTigris #HumatDijlah to raise awareness of this crucial issue. Together, we can make a difference!

🌳The great green wall along the Sahara Desert across the top of of Africa. 🌳The picture below doesn’t do it justice. Amazing. It’s 15% done. 🌳Who’s to say it can’t be done in Northern Australia? https://lnkd.in/eTw3Jgub ReForest Now Greening Australia

Migration with dignity? Kiribati, a tiny pacific country bordering all four of the world’s hemispheres, is a nation in flux. In 2014, it purchased a US$8.77 million undeveloped estate in Fiji, as a refuge from the severe coastal erosion and storm flooding wearing away the landmass back home. But the current government has dug in, instead turning towards fortifying and reshaping the land. Building resilience means turning to powerful friends. And Kiribati is now tussling with new bonds, including breaking ties with Taipei for strong relations with Beijing, and millions of dollars of Chinese financial support. In the striking final of a three-part CNA series, Jack Board dives into the geopolitical and environment dilemma of a nation scrapping to save their land, and the choices it makes to do so. #climatechange #environment #environmental #sustainability #pacificislands

Wow. Some serious realities for all Canadians to consider. #canada #government #housing #environment #energy #drugpolicy #safesupply #freetrade #economy #naturalresources #jordanpeterson #conservative #conservativeparty #ideology https://lnkd.in/g8RGKhBp

Towards the removal of sites in East Africa from the List of World Heritage in Danger

#saintvincentandthegrenadines #vincy #travel #proverbs #facts #famous #svgair 138/195 TOUR MY WORLD - SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Resistance by native Caribs prevented colonization on Saint Vincent until 1719. Disputed by France and the UK for most of the 18th century, the island was ceded to Britain in 1783. The British prized Saint Vincent due to its fertile soil, which allowed for thriving slave-run plantations of sugar, coffee, indigo, tobacco, cotton, and cocoa. In 1834, the British abolished slavery. Immigration of indentured servants eased the ensuing labor shortage, as did subsequent Portuguese immigrants from Madeira and East Indian laborers. Conditions remained harsh for both former slaves and immigrant agricultural workers, however, as depressed world sugar prices kept the economy stagnant until the early 1900s. The economy then went into a period of decline with many landowners abandoning their estates and leaving the land to be cultivated by liberated slaves. Between 1960 and 1962, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was a separate administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979. In April 2021, the explosive eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in the north of Saint Vincent destroyed much of Saint Vincent’s most productive agricultural lands. Unlike most of its tourism-dependent neighbors, the Vincentian economy is primarily agricultural. The US provided $4.7 million in humanitarian support after the eruption. cia world factbook Findings of Amer

This is interesting. The first border alteration as a result of #climatechange https://lnkd.in/dDmFd_E3