Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek

UNESCO Marine World Heritage and COVID-19 (Part II)

The unprecedented drop in tourism revenues left UNESCO marine World Heritage sites struggling to keep rangers on the payroll, prevent rising illegal activity or continue crucial scientific monitoring. Local communities have seen their income vanish overnight, but some found creative ways to deal with the crisis and prepare for the future, as was shared during a September 2020 online meeting with Marine World Heritage Managers in the Americas. More information: https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2179/

UNESCO/NHK Videos on Heritage

These parks comprise an impressive complex of glaciers and high peaks on both sides of the border between Canada (Yukon Territory and British Columbia) and the United States (Alaska). The spectacular natural landscapes are home to many grizzly bears, caribou and Dall's sheep. The site contains the largest non-polar icefield in the world. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/72/

UNESCO’s Marine World Heritage

UNESCO’s World Heritage Marine Programme takes you on a journey to three exceptional World Heritage marine sites: iSimangaliso Wetland Park (South Africa), Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles) and Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek (USA / Canada). Join us to protect our Crown Jewels of the Ocean at https://whc.unesco.org/en/marine-programme/

Narrated by Gisele Bündchen , UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment