UNESCO’s World Heritage List started small, featuring just 12 inaugural sites back in 1978. Ranging from natural wonders, like Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands and the United States’ Yellowstone National Park, to manmade marvels, such as Germany’s Aachen Cathedral, these original spots were selected for their “outstanding value to humanity” from dozens of nominations from the 40…
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D Jahnavi Phalkey at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, (right) A glimpse of the Science Gallery’s exhibit, Foresta Inclusive Updated on: 20 Jul 2026, 12:30 am