Unesco
Failure of governments to value water leading to widespread waste, UN says
Misuse and subsidising of supplies for the rich also causing shortages and high prices for the poor and vulnerable
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
22, Mar, 2021 @12:01 AM
Fabled ark could be among ancient treasures in danger in Ethiopia’s deadly war
Tigray’s rich heritage is ‘highly endangered’, experts warn, as the conflict escalates near key cultural sites
Harriet Sherwood
24, Jan, 2021 @9:45 AM
Singapore street food added to Unesco heritage list
The city-state’s cosmopolitan ‘hawker culture’ has been added to the prestigious list – welcome recognition after a tough year for vendors. Plus five of the best food centres to visit
Olivia Lee
21, Dec, 2020 @6:30 AM
Saunas to sourdough: Unesco updates culture heritage list
Thirty-five entries from around the world added to 2020 list of national traditions
Angela Giuffrida
18, Dec, 2020 @4:09 PM
The Maradona and child: Naples honours its hero with nativity figurine
A new addition to the Christmas scene in artisan shops shows city’s love for footballer
Angela Giuffrida
13, Dec, 2020 @6:45 AM
Great Barrier Reef outlook 'critical' as climate change called number one threat to world heritage
The outlook for Australian sites including the Blue Mountains and the Gondwana rainforests has deteriorated, report says
Lisa Cox
02, Dec, 2020 @1:01 PM
Campaigners launch legal challenge over Stonehenge road tunnel
Grant Shapps is served with notice of potential action and has been asked to respond within 10 days
Owen Bowcott Legal affairs correspondent
30, Nov, 2020 @6:00 AM
The Guardian view on the Stonehenge tunnel: make it longer | Editorial
Editorial: The road scheme greenlit by Grant Shapps risks damaging a unique landscape
Editorial
22, Nov, 2020 @6:25 PM
Chad halts lake's world heritage status request over oil exploration
Exclusive: African state says it has agreements with oil companies in Lake Chad area
Mélanie Gouby
24, Sep, 2020 @9:14 AM
Erdoğan leads first prayers at Hagia Sophia museum reverted to mosque
Turkish president recites Qur’an at monument as Greece declares day of mourning
Bethan McKernan in Istanbul
24, Jul, 2020 @3:53 PM
Court ruling paves way for Istanbul's Hagia Sophia to revert to mosque
Status of Unesco-listed 1,500-year-old building has been hotly debated for decades
Bethan McKernan in Istanbul
10, Jul, 2020 @3:18 PM
Unesco urged to declare Great Barrier Reef 'in danger'
Environmental groups say Australian government is violating legal obligations to protect reef from global heating and UN committee should hold it to account
Adam Morton Environment editor
10, Jun, 2020 @5:30 PM
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