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World Heritage Sites Go Dark for Earth Hour

April 06, 2012

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Many of the world’s major cultural heritage sites went dark last week to recognize Earth Hour, a worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to raise awareness about climate change.

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GHF’s John Sanday Featured in Financial Times

November 17, 2011

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John Sanday FSA OBE, GHF’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, was profiled last week by The Financial Times in an article detailing his celebrated career as a conservationist and architect.

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AP: Angkor Wat Plagued by Mass Tourism, Insufficient Management

July 19, 2011

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At the forefront of Cambodia’s emerging tourism industry, Angkor Wat is regarded by archaeologists as the world’s largest religious building. Built in the 12th century, the complex, located in Siem Reap, spans some 150 square miles and is featured on the nation’s flag.

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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Threatened by Diminishing Underground Water Supply

December 01, 2010

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Development and tourism surrounding Cambodia’s Angkor Wat continues to cause problems for the ancient Khmer temple. Already suffering from unsustainable tourism and insufficient management issues, the temple could start crumbling from beneath its very own walls.

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