Ecology in practice
Uzbekistan
Geological World Heritage : a global framework : a contribution to the global theme study of World Heritage Natural Sites
This report discusses role of the World Heritage Convention in recognizing and protecting geological and geomorphological heritage, and presents proposals based on a global consultation.
World Heritage thematic study for Central Asia : a regional overview
This report was commissioned by IUCNs Programme on Protected Areas and financed by the World Heritage Fund in response to a request from the World Heritage Committee (27th session, 2003). A literature review was carried out and consultation with regional experts and members of IUCNs World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) to identify a limited number of sites which may have potential for natural World Heritage status from among almost three hundred protected areas in Central Asia.