The islands were made a natural world heritage site in 1986 because of the bird and plantlife they support.

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Today the Galapagos are a designated UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

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If there is any natural disaster on the property or on the World Heritage site, such as earthquake, flood or damage caused by armed conflict, the World Heritage Fund can be required.

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The Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana) is 50km of edgy brilliance, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the world's finest confections of natural and constructed beauty.

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If the Outstanding Universal Value of a site is threatened by natural disaster, armed conflict or unchecked development, the site may be inscribed on the World Heritage in Danger list.

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