Other sites going on sale include covered reservoirs, springs and areas of conservation, along with potential residential building plots.

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Resolving potential tensions between heritage conservation needs and the aspirations of the local communities concerned is another important challenge for the coming decades and could help strengthen the Convention and its success.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

There is growing evidence and consensus that the management of coastal Blue Carbon ecosystems, through avoided emissions, conservation, restoration and sustainable use has strong potential as a transformational tool in effective global natural carbon management.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN DAKAR

Their work over the three day visit (2-4 December) to the site focused on the identification of potential threats and technical issues regarding the conservation of frescoes and wall structures, as well as the impact of the recent collapses on the characteristics that make the property of outstanding universal value.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The RSPB has also voiced concerns about any potential oil extraction around Rathlin Island, off County Antrim, a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area (SPA), which it argues is too important for wildlife to allow that to happen.

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Guyana, aware of its potential as an ecotourism destination, is struggling to manage the competing demands of development and conservation.

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Scientific understanding of carbon sequestration and potential emissions from coastal ecosystems is now sufficient to develop effective carbon management, policy, and conservation incentives for coastal Blue Carbon.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)