UNESCO heritage danger list

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About UNESCO heritage danger list:

The list highlights a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are threatened due to factors like armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanisation and unchecked tourist development.
UNESCO also sets certain guidelines and criteria under the 1972 World Heritage Convention, which decide, whether or not, a property is faced with specific and proven imminent danger or threat.

Key facts about UNESCO

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
It is specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
The agency’s permanent headquarters are in Paris, France.
Parent Organisation – United Nations Economic and Social Council
Goal: The primary goals of UNESCO are to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture, and to promote sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
UNESCO believes that these areas are crucial for building a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world.

Q1) What is Climate?

Climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions in a specific region or the Earth as a whole. It is different from weather, which refers to short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind.

Source: Climate crisis, tourism may place Venice on UNESCO heritage danger list