World heritage status boosts the fortunes of Lake Bogoria
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A year after it was listed as a world heritage site by a United Nations agency, Lake Bogoria continues to be a scene to behold by both local and international visitors. Since the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco ...
Heritage tag will have to wait
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Heritage-tag-will-have-to-wait/Article1-955349.aspx
After delays in sending the proposal to the world heritage agency before March 31, officials in Delhi and at the Centre had said that Delhi's proposal for inclusion in the tentative list was a matter of formality. Unesco uploaded Delhi's dossier on its ...
Fears Cape World Heritage bid rushed
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-05/fears-cape-world-heritage-bid-rushed/4353254?section=qld
A community leader from Aurukun says many traditional owners feel a World Heritage nomination for Cape York in far north Queensland is being rushed. Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke is visiting Aurukun today as part of the World Heritage process.
UNESCO nod for world heritage status to five hill forts
http://dailypioneer.com/nation/106916-unesco-nod-for-world-heritage-status-to-five-hill-forts.html
Following strong protest by India, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has agreed to revisit India's proposal seeking nomination of five hill forts ? Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Jhalawar Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Amber Fort and Kumbhalgarh Fort in ...
San Marcos' Spring Lake could warrant World Heritage Site designation
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/san-marcos-spring-lake-could-warrant-world-heritag/nSxLp/
That history, along with the lake's spiritual importance to American Indians and early Spanish settlers, is among the reasons why it could deserve the World Heritage designation from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, ...
Burhanpur in MP to be developed as World Heritage
http://twocircles.net/2012nov05/burhanpur_mp_be_developed_world_heritage.html
By Pervez Bari, TwoCircles.net,. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Mr. Tukojirao Puar has said that in view of immense tourism potential in Burhanpur district, it will be developed as World Heritage. Mr. Puar said that for this, a special ...
PHOTO: World Heritage site gets soaked in the name of safety
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/fun_spots/AJ201211050015
SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Water cannons sprayed the thatched-roof structures in the Shirakawa-go World Heritage site on Nov. 4 as part of an annual check of the fire-prevention system. The buildings, constructed in the gassho-zukuri style of steep ...
Unesco calls for South Crofty mining halt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20202659
It said it was not properly consulted before planning consent was granted for the work in Cornwall and West Devon's Mining World Heritage Site. Managers at Crofty said Unesco's call was "hard to fathom". Government 'not informed'. Unesco granted the ...
