UNESCO World Heritage Sites Facing Climate Change

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1. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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2. Bryggen, Norway

[{"selector":"#anim-60228664-9d5d-4d39-8a51-cfe7be37c6d9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.936766740555058%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Bryggen’s historic wooden buildings are increasingly vulnerable to moisture damage from changing weather patterns. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

3. Venice Lagoon, Italy

[{"selector":"#anim-ad55cf7b-3d72-44ee-9942-bd728524a4e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.06982412208631%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Venice Lagoon faces the threat of rising sea levels and increased flooding. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

4. Yellowstone National Park, USA

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5. Sundarbans, Asia

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6. Maldives

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7. Machu Picchu, Peru

[{"selector":"#anim-92ed64cd-49af-4700-bcf0-7a4bc09a444e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.26171863629683%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Machu Picchu is affected by increased rainfall and landslides, which are exacerbated by changing climate conditions. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

8. Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

[{"selector":"#anim-014fe089-77e8-4736-9a9c-2e9bd681fc79 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.238266469383568%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Kilimanjaro National Park is seeing a significant reduction in its glaciers due to warming temperatures. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

[{"selector":"#anim-98d923d4-7cbe-4048-88e4-c0e58cb06393 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] There is an urgent need for global action to mitigate the impacts! Credits: Wikimedia Commons