Mount Pelée and the northern peaks cover 13,980 hectares, or 12% of Martinique’s territory.
This is a historic moment for Martinique, but beyond that, for the Caribbean and the whole world, rejoiced the president of the executive council of Martinique, Serge Letchimy.
Inscription on the World Heritage List represents a powerful and valuable conservation tool but it is also the expression of an ecological identity, he added.
This decision is a recognition of the universal value of Martinique’s natural heritage, which is distinguished by its exceptional geology and biodiversity and constitutes a strong signal in favor of the preservation of biodiversity, for its part welcomed the Quai d’Orsay .
According to the Martinique Natural Park, world heritage listing could increase the number of visitors by 30 to 40% on the island.
The eruption of Mount Pelée on May 8, 1902 caused the death of nearly 28,000 people. One hundred and twenty-one years after its explosion, the volcano, still active, remains under permanent surveillance.
With this registration, Martinique acquires its third Unesco label in two years, after that of biosphere reserve and that awarded for good practices in safeguarding intangible heritage concerning the round skiff, a traditional boat.
2023-09-16 23:54:10
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