Conservation experts have provided vital recommendations to help protect a globally significant UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Professor Philip McGowan was part of an International Union for Conservation of Nature monitoring mission to review the state of conservation of Keoladeo National Park and provide recommendations to address pressing issues. IUCN is the official advisor on nature to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
However, KNP faces significant conservation challenges, most notably securing its water supply, as this originates outside the park, and the spread of invasive species. The World Heritage Committee requested the Government of India invite IUCN to undertake a monitoring mission to assess the state of conservation in the park, and in particular evaluate these two issues, but also to explore issues such as monitoring of birds and management planning.
Develop a clear list of attributes that convey the Outstanding Universal Value to inform the long-term monitoring, protection and management of the park,Ensure the current status of the Siberian Crane is accurately reflected in the monitoring and management,
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