To become effective Ambassadors for sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites, you'll need to understand the characteristics, history, challenges, and threats facing Sites in your region.

NOTE: At the ongoing 33rd World Heritage Committee meeting held in June of 2009 in Seville, Spain, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was added to the “List of World Heritage in Danger” due, in particular, to unsustainable tourism activities.

The lessons in this course offer you valuable insights about World Heritage sites, and useful trip-planning information for visitors.