Skellig Michael is one of eight “observer” sites in the project. The Skellig will be “observed” alongside Unesco sites such as Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia and the group of monuments at Cartagena in Colombia for the effects of climate change, as part of a project funded by the National Geographic Society and financial services company Manulife.
Training of staff working with the south Kerry community surrounding Skellig Michael in the project will start shortly, it is expected. Minister of State for Heritage Malcom Noonan said it was “an honour for Ireland” to be part of this global programme.
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