These are responsible for a wide range of environmental and socio-economic pressures that pose a serious threat to World Heritage properties.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

There was also concern for the World Heritage properties of Mount Athos, in Greece, and Laurisilva of Madeira, in Portugal.

UNESCO: CULTURE

Climate change is already adversely affecting many areas, including biodiversity and ecosystems, freshwater resources, human health, human settlements and migration patterns, the conservation of natural and cultural world heritage properties, and peace and prosperity.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples