Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site that is not in danger that relates to my topic is the Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary.  This site includes Malpelo Island off the coast of Columbia and the surrounding marine environment.  It is one of the largest no fishing zones in the tropical pacific.  It provides a safe haven for endangered species and has even become well known as a reservoir for sharks.  It is also an extremely popular diving destination because of it is a no fishing zone and because of the exceptional biodiversity.  This site embodies all five principles of a unique, successful and sustainable world heritage site.

 

Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi

 

 

 

The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger.  This means that this site is of important cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage committee considers extremely valuable.

This site is a group of domed tombs, made with thatched roofs of wood, reeds and wattle.  The tombs were built in the Kampala district hillsides in Uganda during the 13^th century.  The tombs at Kasubi are among the most active religious sites in the kingdom and it is also an important cultural and historical landmark for all Ugandans.

Recently, there was a fire which burned down the main tomb building.  This has taken away from the site’s authenticity and quality.  The site has not been preserving and protecting its resources as well.  They know that the greatest threat to the site is fire, and now have just begun to create a detailed risk management plan that will address the issue.  They plan on rebuilding the main tomb in the same manner as it was done in the 13^th century.