The continued threat of coal mining at the Mapungubwe world heritage site
Most developing countries face acute tensions between socio-economic development and environmental protection. Any opposition to proposed development, on environmental or heritage grounds, is seen as a threat to the creation of employment and the growth of the economy.
The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, is caught in this tension.
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The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, is caught in this tension.
To read the full article click on the following link: https://theconversation.com/the-continued-threat-of-coal-mining-at-the-mapungubwe-world-heritage-site-138153