Places under Threat

[Donald Ellsmore]

Dear Rik and List

It might be worth considering the World Monuments Fund in some situations.

Donald Ellsmore PhD FAPT
PO Box 29 Emerald Victoria 3782 Australia
T 02 96983485 M 0411165011
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2014 World Monuments Watch nominations now invited

Deadline for nominations is 1 March 2013.

Every two years, World Monuments Fund (WMF) accepts new nominations to the World Monuments Watch. Nearly 700 sites on all seven continents have been included in the nine Watch cycles since 1996. Watch listing provides an opportunity for sites and their nominators to raise public awareness, foster local participation, advance innovation and collaboration, and demonstrate effective solutions. The announcement of the 2012 Watch was covered by 1000 news outlets in 65 countries, with circulation to over 700 million people worldwide. By capitalizing on the attention raised by Watch listing, local entities have leveraged support for Watch sites totaling over $180 million. WMF has contributed an additional $90 million toward projects at Watch sites in more than 80 countries.

The World Monuments Watch calls international attention to cultural heritage around the world that is at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic urban centers, the Watch identifies places of significance in need of timely action.

Nominating a site to the Watch is a two-part process. Click here to submit an initial inquiry, after which a username and password will be provided to access the secure Online Nomination Form.

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[marion ravenscroft]

Yes I thought about this avenue but did not realise that so many were interested to preserve the building. Before now it made little sense to protect the building single handedly, except for Rik Ponne that is.

With Thanks

Marion

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[Rik Ponne]

Hi Donald,

 

Thanks. Yes, indeed, the World Monuments Fund is a place to turn to in order to get some international attention for a threatened cultural heritage site, and potentially support. In fact, I have twice successfully submitted a Lao cultural heritage site, namely the Chom Phet Cultural Landscape in Luang Prabang (http://www.wmf.org/project/chom-phet-cultural-landscape) in 2006 and the Hintang Archaeological Landscape in Houaphanh (http://www.wmf.org/project/hintang-archaeological-landscape) in 2010.  Others have managed to get Vat Sisaket listed in 1996 and 1998 and Tam Ting caves in 2006.

 

For the Chom Phet site in Luang Prabang I had successfully secured funding through the WMF, but due to political problems the project unfortunately never happened.

 

It may be worth trying to list something in Vientiane, like the museum building and the library, or a group of buildings including the house on the LANITH site. I know some people from the WMF, and they are keen on getting a project going in Laos.

 

I was considering nominating Souvannakhomkham in Bokeo Province for the 2014 Watch List. Souvannakhomkham, which deserves a dedicated thread on this forum (and this reminds me I need to start one), is a large archaeological landscape with historical layers dating to the Mon-Khmer era and the Lanna period. The threat consist of impact from the Special Economic Zone and Chinese casino in Thon Pheung.

 

There is no harm in submitting multiple sites from Laos, so if someone feels he/she can put a nomination together for Vientiane’s cultural heritage, it would definitely be worth it. I’d be happy to assist.

 

Best regards,

Rik

 

 

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Dear Rik and List

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[Rik Ponne]

Hi Marion,

 

Singlehandedly? Hmm, I was hoping to drum up some support through this forum. And aren’t you with me on this one already?

 

Cheers,
Rik

[marion ravenscroft]

Well for a while, as I mentioned, thought it was only you and me . And, yes I am thrilled to see so many come to the fore on this issue. And very pleased to see Donald Ellesmore offer such good advice. Absolutely, I am thrilled to see such a large response. I am beginning to feel more optimistic and I think a group of houses / buildings in VT is a damn good idea 

Cheers

Marion