Global Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage164 places

1. 1Volta Temple | Response by Andrea FerrarioTempio Voltiano, Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 1, 22100 Como CO, ItalyProblem: Tempio Voltiano (Volta Temple), located right on the edge of Lake Como, is becoming increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of clim…
2. 2Heritage and cultureKampala, UgandaPromoting our culture
3. 3The Traditional Loango Ceremonial SitesLoango, Republic of the CongoClimate change is damaging cultural heritage through rising seas, extreme weather, and environmental shifts. Some face erosion, while other…
4. 4Lake Malawi: Reviving Culture Through Climate-Smart Fishing | Demise C.Chipoka, Malawi**Problem:** For generations, communities around _Lake Malawi_ have practiced traditional fishing methods, boat-making, and water-related r…
5. 5Khazans of Chorao Island | By Priya BhartiGoa, India**The Problem -** Khazan (traditional agricultural and pisciculture lands reclaimed from marshes with complex dyke systems) are being compr…
6. 6Chongoni Rock Art: Saving Malawi’s Painted Legacy | Demise C. MnthambalaChongoni Rock Art Area, Malawi**Problem:** The _Chongoni Rock Art Area_ in Dedza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features ancient rock paintings created by the Chewa peop…
7. 7Marfranc Fort, cultural HeritageMarfranc, HaïtiProblem: Fort Marfranc, located in the mountainous region of Grand'Anse, Haiti, is heavily impacted by climate change. Increased and intens…
8. 8Preserving the culture and heritage of the Mang'anja people | Response by DemiseKhulubvi Forest Reserve, 364G+9R2, Nsanje, Malawi**The problem:** The Mang’anja people of Malawi’s Lower Shire Valley are known for their rich cultural heritage. Traditional dances like _g…
9. 9The Silent Cracks of the CitadelFor over five centuries, the Citadel of Qaitbay has stood as a proud guardian at the edge of Alexandria’s coastline, witnessing empires ris…
10. 10Flooding in Makurdi Benue State NigeriaMakurdi, Makurdi 970101, Benue, NigeriaMakurdi is the capital city of Benue State Nigeria and is a largely agrarian community currently being affected by seasonal flooding of the…