Elephanta Caves face risk from rise in sea level
The research was done to highlight the growing climate risks to World Heritage sites and recommend a clear and achievable response.
Mumbai: Mumbai’s iconic Elephanta Caves are listed at being at a long-term risk from the rising sea levels in a recent study conducted by the United Nations Environment Programme, the UNESCO, and the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The extensive research, highlighting the 130-World Heritage sites vulnerable to climate change has listed the caves dating back to 5th and 8th century.
There are more than 1,000 world heritage properties in 163 countries and several of them are important tourist destinations, stated the report.
As the risks of climate change are being discussed worldwide, the research was done to highlight the growing climate risks to World Heritage sites and recommend a clear and achievable response. Elephanta Caves is listed as one of the sites along with Mont Saint Michel and its Bay in France.