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World Heritage Volcanoes World World Heritage Volcanoes Classification, gap analysis, and recommendations for future listings Thomas J. Casadevall, Daniel Tormey and Jessica Roberts INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE WORLD HEADQUARTERS Rue Mauverney 28 1196 Gland, Switzerland Tel +41 22 999 0000 Fax +41 22 999 0002 www.iucn.org NIO M O UN IM D R T IA A L • P • W L O A I R D L IUCN D N H O E M R I E TA IN G O E • PATRIM United Nations World Educational, Scientific and Heritage Cultural Organization Convention About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non- governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. 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Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org World Heritage Volcanoes Classification, gap analysis, and recommendations for future listings Thomas J. Casadevall, Daniel Tormey and Jessica Roberts The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of material do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN or other participating organisations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of IUCN or other participating organisations. The recommendations are without prejudice whatsoever to either the decision of any State Party to consider nominations on its territory, whether mentioned or not mentioned in this volume, or to the potential evaluation of IUCN’s World Heritage Panel (or of the equivalent body in ICOMOS) regarding any future nomination of any property for World Heritage Site status. Published by: IUCN, Gland, Switzerland Copyright: © 2019 IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorized without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this publication for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Citation: Casadevall, T. J., Tormey, D., and Roberts, J. (2019). World Heritage Volcanoes: Classification, gap analysis, and recommendations for future listings. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. viii + 68pp. ISBN: 978-2-8317-1982-5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2019.07.en Cover photo: Teide volcano, Teide National Park World Heritage site. The red bugloss (Echium wildpretii) is one of the National Park's most spectacular plants. (c) Thomas Casadevall Layout by: Guilder Design, Dublin, Ireland (www.guilderdesign.com) Available from: IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Heritage Programme Rue Mauverney 28 1196 Gland Switzerland Tel +41 22 999 0000 Fax +41 22 999 0002 www.iucn.org/resources/publications Contents Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................................................................................v Executive summary ......................................................................................................................................................................vi 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Role of thematic studies in developing a representative, balanced and credible World Heritage List ............................... 4 1.2 Objectives and scope of the second Volcano Thematic Study ........................................................................................ 6 1.3 Methods used in developing the second Volcano Thematic Study ................................................................................. 8 1.3.1 Data and organization .......................................................................................................................................... 8 1.3.2 Definition of volcanic site ...................................................................................................................................... 9 1.3.3 Expert consultation .............................................................................................................................................. 9 1.3.4 Classification system .......................................................................................................................................... 10 1.3.5 Gap analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.3.6 List of strongest remaining potential sites for the List .......................................................................................... 10 1.3.7 Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks .......................................................................................... 10 2. Classification system for volcanic World Heritage ............................................................................................................... 11 2.1 Context for classification of volcanic sites for World Heritage........................................................................................ 12 2.2 Primary classification system for volcanic World Heritage: Plate tectonic setting ........................................................... 12 2.2.1 Plate tectonic components................................................................................................................................. 13 2.2.2 Ancient volcanic environments of Outstanding Universal Value ........................................................................... 14 2.2.3 Regional representation ...................................................................................................................................... 15 2.3 Secondary classification components: non-geological heritage values ......................................................................... 15 2.3.1 Cultural and spiritual value .................................................................................................................................. 16 2.3.2 Biological and ecosystem value .......................................................................................................................... 16 2.3.3 Aesthetic value ................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.4 Educational value ............................................................................................................................................... 17 3. Current representation of the volcanic theme on the World Heritage List ................................................................................ 18 3.1 Primary component: Plate tectonic setting ................................................................................................................... 20 3.1.1 How representative is the World Heritage List under criterion (viii)? ..................................................................... 20 3.1.2 Does inclusion of volcanic sites not listed under criterion (viii) address the gaps?................................................ 21 3.1.3 Regional representation ...................................................................................................................................... 23 3.2 Secondary components and heritage values ................................................................................................................ 24 3.2.1 Cultural and spiritual value .................................................................................................................................. 24 3.2.2 Biological and ecosystem value .......................................................................................................................... 28 3.2.3 Aesthetic value ................................................................................................................................................... 28 3.2.4 Educational value ..............................................................................................................................................