# African World Heritage Day is being marked with a call to protect the continent’s cultural and natural treasures. Proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 2015, the day highlights threats faced by the continent such as uncontrolled development, poaching, civil unrest and instability, risking losing their outstanding universal value. This year also celebrates the African World Heritage Fund’s 20th anniversary. Experts warn climate change, development and instability threaten sites, urging stronger cooperation to safeguard heritage for future generations across Africa.
African World Heritage Day urging protection against climate change