This week’s heritage news covers ancient cities, highlights a debate between conservation and development and shows an example of a project where a good balance was struck.
The coming death of Venice? – A poignant article on the debate on development plans and conservation of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Traveling with UNESCO – Alex Wirth found an unlikely friend while he backpacked across South America – UNESCO. Alex suggests that UNESCO modernize and reach out to younger people. GoUNESCO is a great tool for both!
85,000 strong petition urges UNESCO to save Lhasa -�A coalition of Tibet groups submitted a petition�along with a report compiled by International Tibet Network, highlighting China�s aggressive and rapid transformation of the ancient Tibetan city of Lhasa, and expressing concern that Lhasa�s traditional architectural heritage may be at risk, to UNESCO.
Beijing’s Temple Hotel wins�UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation�- The hotel is the only winner in China this year in which�43 projects from 11 countries competed in eight categories.