'Indefensible': fossil fuel extraction at Unesco sites set to rise by more than 70% in coming decades, says report
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from The Art Newspaper - International art news and events2 weeks ago
The report demonstrates that despite a clear commitment from Unesco in 2013 to halt fossil fuel extraction in protected areas, there is a significant rise in such activities.
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Lead author Alice McGown stated, 'Fossil fuel projects in Unesco-protected areas are indefensible in 2024', highlighting the incongruity of exploiting these regions.
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The Hail & Ghasha mega-project in the Marawah Unesco-MAB Biosphere Reserve exemplifies the troubling trend of substantial fossil fuel projects being planned in protected areas.
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Andrew Potts of Europa Nostra emphasized the urgency for collaborative action against fossil fuel extraction, underscoring the broader need for sustainability in heritage conservation.
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