Ivy Joyce D.

Villanueva
BSTM- TTO 3-YB-1A

1. How important the UNESCO Heritage Sites in the continent?

The continent's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are crucial. Despite its
importance in the cultural, historical, scientific or other sectors, UNESCO
recognizes places as World Heritage Sites. The United Nations Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization has designated these as cultural or natural
landmarks (UNESCO). Cultural Heritage, which includes historic buildings and
monuments, and Natural Heritage, which includes mountains, rivers, and other
landscapes, are the two types of World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO.
Different parts of the globe correspond to a wide range of landscapes.
International politics and the concept of World Heritage have always been
connected, but decisions about World Heritage have virtually always been
decided without the involvement of those who are either excluded from or who
desire to withdraw themselves from the moral global community. The core
principles for a global code of conduct for the preservation and restoration of
historic structures were established by the International Council of Museums
(ICOM) in 1931. The Congress's recommendations and the following Athens
Charter (ICOMOS, [1931] 1996b) were a reflection of the growing awareness of
historic monuments and spurred a conversation about global heritage,
conservation issues, and their nature and value. A significant concept in the
World Heritage portfolio is the cultural landscape, which has been greatly
influenced by the long history of European landscape painting, a genre that
became well-established in the 15th century. Many different types of landscapes
can be distinguished from one another using specific geographic locations
worldwide. When it comes to heritage, it's not always a simple subject to
understand. Nonetheless, "history" is sometimes used to characterize the phrase
"legacy," which might be because beneath all of these great cultural roots is a
relic of what happened and what was done in the past that we will pass on to
future generations.They always combine a natural environment that has been
modified over time by humans, and because they reflect specific land-use
techniques that support biological diversity and are imperiled by unwise
development or climate change, they have gained importance and frequently
become politically sensitive. Furthermore, they are frequently connected to
intangible heritages unique to the local inhabitants, such as religious convictions,
artistic traditions, and ancient rituals, which may demonstrate how spiritually
connected people are to their region. Due to the expansion of World Heritage, a
significant amount of the world's distinctive natural environment and geography,
as well as countless monuments of human ideals and ambition, have been saved
and protected. It has helped preserve cultural legacies that had previously gone
 unrecognized, such as languages and civilizations that are no longer spoken.
Indirectly or directly, it has promoted historic cities, sometimes helping with their
rehabilitation, as well as important global destinations for cultural tourism. Both
eco-tourism and cultural tourism are significantly influenced by World Heritage.

2. What could be the impact of pandemic to UNESCO Heritage Sites?

The significant impacts of COVID-19 on UNESCO World Heritage Sites have,
very legitimately, caught the attention of both the public and the government. A
lesser-known effect of the epidemic, however, has been the significant burden it
has placed on efforts to preserve cultural artifacts. In response to the outbreak,
governments have imposed strict restrictions on the closure of theaters,
museums, cultural heritage sites, libraries, airports, retail centers, schools, and
restaurants. Because there is no cure or vaccine in sight, governments are
seeking to mitigate the harm brought on by the lockdowns on cultural heritage
sites. The past 20 years have seen a significant impact on cultural heritage,
particularly in places of conflict, from terrorism, illegal trafficking, climate change,
a lack of funding, and even ignorance. Same results, but in a significantly shorter
time span, were demonstrated with COVID-19. Due of the pandemic's significant
economic impacts, various governments have mobilized efforts to ensure that
those who work in the sector can support themselves and that the sites
themselves are not permanently closed. Nonetheless, urgent funds are needed
to pay for a number of expenses, such as employee healthcare and continuous
operations. Also, through fostering efforts at reconciliation, which in turn can help
foster circumstances in which people of different cultures can come together to
learn from one another and cohabit peacefully, cultural sites may function as
centers of peace. These potential benefits are essential during the pandemic
since social isolation's psychological and emotional effects are just now starting
to surface. Initiatives are currently being implemented to ensure that cultural
heritage sites remain open and to promote public awareness of their benefits.
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), convened meetings with ministers of
culture in order to "propose remedial policy measures" that may address this
important problem. This includes an international social media campaign with the
hashtag #ShareOurHeritage that showcases virtual exhibits of historical sites.
Even still, 90% of the World Heritage sites are either entirely or partially closed.
These programs are raising people's awareness of the importance of preserving
one's cultural identity despite the epidemic. If citizens are given the chance to talk
about history and tradition, share similar and different experiences, and even visit
national memorials with the right protections, they will be better equipped to
handle the mental and emotional toll. The ultimate goal of cultural monuments is
to promote a sense of history, community, and solidarity among civilizations just
 by their presence. In the face of the epidemic, they are sources of much-needed
originality, bravery, and creativity. Although if there is a pressing need to make
major expenditures in the future, especially to deal with the devastating economic
impacts of the epidemic, this is not totally possible without preserving the
concepts, knowledge, and experiences from the past.

3. If you will be given the chance to visit one of the properties of UNESCO
Heritage Sites in the video what would it be and why?
If I will be given a chance to visit one of the property of UNESCO Heritage Sites
in North America I will choose the Everglades National Park, It is the largest sub-
tropical wilderness reserve on North America, which is why I wanted to go there.
Its location in the confluence of temperate and subtropical America, fresh and
brackish water, shallow bays, and deeper coastal oceans creates a complex of
environments that support a wide variety of flora and wildlife. The largest
continuous sawgrass prairie stand in the world, the largest mangrove habitat in
the Western Hemisphere, and the most significant wading bird nesting grounds in
North America are all found here. A lot of the tourist centers in and surrounding
Everglades National Park also have natural history displays. There are many
well-known canoe trails in the park, notably the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway on
its western edge, and boating and paddling are very popular activities. In several
areas of the park, private firms offer escorted tram and boat tours. As someone
who enjoys photography, it caught my attention when I read some of the reviews.
It is a haven for a large variety of birds and reptiles, and because of the variety of
its aquatic environments, it is also home to over 20 rare, endangered, and
threatened species. These include the manatee, alligator, crocodile, and Florida
panther. Almost 400 species of birds depend on it as a significant migration route
and breeding ground. It also has the most major wading bird nesting areas in
North America. There are numerous unique flora that you're unable to locate
anywhere. Photographers of birds are drawn to the many beautiful species. Even
daring photographers have taken pictures of alligators. The Everglades have
ecosystems essential to both commercial and recreational fishing, including
freshwater marshes, saltwater marshes, seagrass beds, tropical hardwood
hammocks, pine Rock lands, enormous mangrove forests, and freshwater
marshes. The food chain is gloriously evident and unbroken, extending from
basic algae connections to increasingly higher species, and eventually to key
predators like the alligator, crocodile, and Florida panther.

4. How are you going to promote the sustainability of the property?

I can help to promote the sustainability of the Everglades National Park by By
embracing sustainable behaviors, seeking out companies that promote
sustainability, and supporting environmental non-profits. by purchasing a
reusable water bottle or switching to CFLs or LEDs from incandescent lighting. A
crucial component of the systems that sustain human life is wildlife. All life must
therefore exist in order to maintain the fragile ecological system. National Parks
and Sanctuaries have been established as the last line of defense against the
extinction of all species. The park should be the appropriate fit and have well
defined boundaries for its core zone and buffer zone. Forests set aside or under
protection can be used to create both sanctuaries and national parks. Forest
produce extraction and other types of revenue-generating activities that damage
wildlife should not be allowed. It must have a core zone, sanctuary, or inner
sanctuary where no disturbances are permitted in order to provide the animals
privacy. Wildlife should be conserved in specific locations in addition to
sanctuaries and national parks, including those surrounding lakes, in river
catchment areas, in and around towns, and in and around sacred sites. A
species that is in danger of going extinct also needs this protection in order to
reestablish itself. It is necessary to proclaim such locations or species
"protected," either temporarily or permanently depending on the circumstances.
From a management perspective, maintaining the ecosystem is crucial for
sanctuaries and parks in order to prevent the extinction or destruction of the
wildlife that lives there. In these places, no forest should be exploited. These
should be open to the public and equipped with everything needed to enjoy the
pleasure of watching animals up close, including rest stops, roads, watchtowers,
and other amenities. A crucial criterion for the protection and non-disturbance of
animals within sanctuaries and parks is the safeguarding of the boundaries. In
order to accomplish this, it is essential to create core and buffer zones that are
protected against unlawful farming, grazing, shooting, hunting, poaching, and
other types of activity. Every forest has the ability to support wildlife, including
those being created through social forestry and wasteland development
programs. It is conceivable to create large additional wildlife-habitat and
movement corridors for wildlife with the right adaptations, which are possible
without compromising the core aims and economic rewards. A healthier flora and
fauna, as well as cleaner air, water, and soil, can be found in National Parks
since they are mainly free of development and human interference in the natural
ecosystems. In order to minimize land devastation, they are also well-organized
to keep hikers on approved pathways. A crucial economic function is also played
by national parks.