In Martinique, Mount Pele and other peaks in the north of the island are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

“Sh“This is a historic moment for Martinique, but even more so for the Caribbean and the world.” With these words, the President of the Executive Council of Martinique, Serge Leccemi, said: On Saturday, September 16, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) welcomed the inscription of Mount Pele and the peaks of northern Martinique on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was ratified in Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) during the forty-fifth session of the World Heritage Committee.

Mount Pelé and the northern peaks cover an area of ​​13,980 hectares, or 12% of Martinique’s territory. This recording “It represents a powerful and valuable conservation tool but also an expression of environmental identity.”Serge Leccemi added.

For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes “Recognition of the universal value of Martinique’s natural heritage, characterized by its exceptional geology and biodiversity.”. This constitutes “A strong signal in favor of biodiversity conservation”Continue to the Quai d’Orsay. The minister posted on Twitter Congratulate him.

Expected increase in the number of visitors

According to the Martinique Natural Park, the World Heritage List “It can increase the number of visitors by 30 to 40%.” On the island.

The eruption of Mount Pele on May 8, 1902 killed approximately 28,000 people. One hundred and twenty-one years after its explosion, the volcano is still active and remains under constant surveillance.

With this registration, Martinique obtains its third UNESCO label in two years, after the Biosphere Reserve label, which was awarded to “Good practices for the safeguarding of intangible heritage” About the round boat, which is a traditional boat.