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Funding Gaps Lead Global Heritage Risks
The Global Heritage Fund report indicates that the lack of public funding poses the greatest threat to heritage sites worldwide, surpassing the risks posed by climate change. The study showed that 65% of nominations for the 2027 "World Heritage Watch List" were driven by this funding gap, compared to 55% in 2024, emphasizing the urgent need to establish new mechanisms for heritage preservation financing. The report also confirmed that securing funding enhances the economic resilience of heritage sites through sustainable tourism and revitalization of local areas, while some sites face significant risks from extreme weather events, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The relevant authorities underscored the importance of expanding community participation and awareness to preserve heritage, warning that reduced funding could lead to greater social and economic costs in the future, as allocations for heritage protection decline due to inflation, conflicts, and climate disasters.
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