Cape York Peninsula in Australia added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List for environmental and cultural values.

Cape York Peninsula in Australia has been added to the country's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The peninsula, which includes spectacular landscapes, rivers and Sea Country shaped by ancestral beings, has been nominated for both its environmental and cultural values after working with traditional owners. The move is a "monumental" step towards formal recognition on the World Heritage list and will protect the area for future generations.

June 20, 2024
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