Managing a World Heritage Site in the Face of Climate Change: A Case Study of the Wet Tropics in Northern Queensland

Managing a World Heritage Site in the Face of Climate Change: A Case Study of the Wet Tropics in Northern Queensland

World Heritage is the pinnacle of the recognition of the natural, aesthetic, and cultural value of a place on the planet. Since its inception in 1972, over 1100 sites have received World Heritage status. Many of these places are being challenged by the effects of climate change. Urgent action is nee...

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Main Authors: Ellen T. Weber, Carla P. Catterall, John Locke, Liz S. Ota, Bruce Prideaux, Leslie Shirreffs, Leah Talbot, Iain J. Gordon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Earth
Subjects:
World Heritage
Wet Tropics
climate change
adaptation
impacts
cultural values
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/2/2/15

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