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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT - Of Industrial Development Around Lumbini, The Birthplace of The Lord Buddha, World Heritage Property
Abstract:
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha lies in the district of Rupandehi, which falls in the Western region of Nepal. It is a World Heritage Site (inscribed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list in 1997 during its 21st Session) and is a destination for pilgrims and visitors from Nepal and around the world. As a World Heritage Site, owing to its cultural, spiritual and religious values, Lumbini is the pride of Nepal and has the potential of becoming a major source of revenue for the Government of Nepal. The ongoing industrial growth possesses a threat to the archaeological remains in Lumbini (the Kenzo Tange Master Plan), and the other archaeological sites surrounding Lumbini, namely Tilaurakot and Ramgram. Both Tilaurakot and Ramgram are included in the UNESCO tentative list for inscription onto the World Heritage List. This unplanned industrial expansion also poses a very serious barrier to the sustainable economic development of surrounding local communities. In view of the threats to this particular WHS, UNESCO Kathmandu has provided financial support to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Nepal) in order for it to undertake an environmental impact assessment of the area. #UNESCO #BirthPlaceOfLordBuddha #Lumbini #Rupandehi #WorldHeritageSite
Publisher: UNESCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
CULTURAL PROPERTY, CULTURAL VALUES, RESOURCES CONSERVATION, INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY, INDUSTRIAL SECTOR, INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS, INDUSTRIAL SURVEYS, INDUSTRIAL WASTES, ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, POLLUTANTS, POLLUTION, POLLUTION CONTROL, POLLUTANT LEVELS
Thematic Group:
UNESCO, (2012)
Thesaurus:
03.03.00 - Environment
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Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: SANJIYA SHRESTHA, Auditor:
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT - Of Industrial Development Around Lumbini, The Birthplace of The Lord Buddha, World Heritage Property
Abstract:
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha lies in the district of Rupandehi, which falls in the Western region of Nepal. It is a World Heritage Site (inscribed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list in 1997 during its 21st Session) and is a destination for pilgrims and visitors from Nepal and around the world. As a World Heritage Site, owing to its cultural, spiritual and religious values, Lumbini is the pride of Nepal and has the potential of becoming a major source of revenue for the Government of Nepal. The ongoing industrial growth possesses a threat to the archaeological remains in Lumbini (the Kenzo Tange Master Plan), and the other archaeological sites surrounding Lumbini, namely Tilaurakot and Ramgram. Both Tilaurakot and Ramgram are included in the UNESCO tentative list for inscription onto the World Heritage List. This unplanned industrial expansion also poses a very serious barrier to the sustainable economic development of surrounding local communities. In view of the threats to this particular WHS, UNESCO Kathmandu has provided financial support to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Nepal) in order for it to undertake an environmental impact assessment of the area. #UNESCO #Birth_Place_Of_Lord_Buddha #Lumbini #Rupandehi #World_Heritage_Site
Publisher: UNESCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
CULTURAL PROPERTY, CULTURAL VALUES, RESOURCES CONSERVATION, INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY, INDUSTRIAL SECTOR, INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS, INDUSTRIAL SURVEYS, INDUSTRIAL WASTES, ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, POLLUTANTS, POLLUTION, POLLUTION CONTROL, POLLUTANT LEVELS
Thematic Group:
UNESCO, (2012)
Thesaurus:
03.03.00 - Environment
PDF | File Size: 3.33 MB   Download
Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: PRATIVASHRESTHA, Auditor:
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Environmental Impact Assessment
Abstract:
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a destination for both pilgrims and visitors from within Nepal and around the world. As a World Heritage Site, it is the pride of Nepal and a major source of revenue for the Government of Nepal. The route from Bhairahawa to Lumbini has been for many years a productive region of fertile farmland but rapid change to the environment can be seen due to rapid industrial development that poses an ongoing threat to the area. Increasing environmental pollution caused by growing and existing carbon emissions from industries within the Lumbini Protected Zone (LPZ) also threatens the Lumbini World Heritage site.
Publisher: UNESCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
SOCIO-ECONOMIC, MITIGATION MEASURES, CULTURAL-HEALTH ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY
Thematic Group:
UNESCO, (2012)
Thesaurus:
03.03.00 - Environment
PDF | File Size: 3.33 MB   Download
Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: ANJANA SHRESTHA, Auditor:
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