Did you see this recent article on Yahoo news? I was shocked! Please read and share...
Threat to UNESCO World Heritage sites
One hundred and ninety countries support the UNESCO World Heritage through the International UNESCO convention, signing a treaty to support conservation and to protect global heritage.
Unfortunately, some countries, including the U.S., have cut off its funding because of politics. This makes up a contribution of 22% of the organization's budgets! This affects the amount of financial assistance that is supporting historical culture and nature, especially in underdeveloped countries.
What can we do to help? How can we make a difference on these types of decisions being made?
What are your views on this article? Were you as shocked as I was? How could this change effect our past, present and future? Is there anything we can do to help?
Threat to UNESCO World Heritage sites
One hundred and ninety countries support the UNESCO World Heritage through the International UNESCO convention, signing a treaty to support conservation and to protect global heritage.
Unfortunately, some countries, including the U.S., have cut off its funding because of politics. This makes up a contribution of 22% of the organization's budgets! This affects the amount of financial assistance that is supporting historical culture and nature, especially in underdeveloped countries.
What can we do to help? How can we make a difference on these types of decisions being made?
What are your views on this article? Were you as shocked as I was? How could this change effect our past, present and future? Is there anything we can do to help?