UNESCO World Heritage Sites Archives - State of the Planet

Cultural Appropriation in the Peruvian Andes Sparks Discussion Around Indigenous Identity

New research details an emerging politics of indigeneity surrounding Quyllurit’i, a major annual pilgrimage through Peru’s high glaciated peaks.

by |September 22, 2020
Great Barrier Reef

Creating a ‘Safe Space’ for Iconic Ecosystems

Important global ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest and Great Barrier Reef are in danger of breaking down because of a combination of local pressures and climate change, but better local management could help make these areas more resilient.

by |March 19, 2015