Out of Danger

After nearly 19 years of being on Unesco’s List of World Heritage in Danger, Assam’s Manas Wildlife Sanctuary has finally broken free.

After nearly 19 years of being on Unesco’s List of World Heritage in Danger, Assam’s Manas Wildlife Sanctuary has finally broken free. It’s a sign of victory for all wildlife activists and conservationists who have worked to repair the damage suffered by Manas’ ecosystem during the years of civil unrest. The turnaround is attributed to the ‘Bringing Back Manas’ initiative that started in the early years of the 21st century. ‘We must be proud of our achievement but not be complacent. Threats persist and will always do. We need to continue working within Manas and its buffer areas for sustainable securement (sic) of this unique natural heritage,’ read a statement by Suresh Chand, Chief Wildlife Warden of Assam.

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Avantika Bhuyan