Task b - Join another pair and tell them the site you chose. Share the problems you think it may have, and your solutions - SHS i-Learn Smart World 11 page 65

1. Nội dung câu hỏi

2. Phương pháp giải

Tham gia một cặp khác và cho họ biết địa điểm bạn đã chọn. Chia sẻ những vấn đề bạn nghĩ nó có thể có và giải pháp của bạn.

3. Lời giải chi tiết

World heritage sites face a variety of threats, including:

- Physical damage: This can be caused by natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, as well as by human activities, such as construction and vandalism.

- Pollution: Air and water pollution can damage the fabric of historic buildings and monuments, and can also harm the natural environment of the site.

- Lack of tourism: Some world heritage sites are not well-known to tourists, which can lead to a lack of funding for conservation and preservation efforts.

- Over-tourism: On the other hand, some world heritage sites are so popular with tourists that they can be overwhelmed by crowds, which can damage the site and disrupt the lives of local residents.

- Climate change: The effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and changes in precipitation patterns, can also pose a threat to world heritage sites.

There are several ways to address the threats facing world heritage sites, including:

- Improving site management: This can involve developing and implementing conservation plans and raising awareness of the importance of the site among local communities.

- Investing in conservation: This can include funding for maintenance work, as well as for research into new conservation methods.

- Promoting sustainable tourism: This involves encouraging tourists to visit and enjoy the site in a way that does not damage it or the surrounding environment.

- Building community support: Working with local communities to ensure that they benefit from the protection of the world heritage site can help to build long-term support for conservation efforts.