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via Philippine Information Agency, 21 February 2024: UNESCO’s National Commission of the Philippines is spearheading a collaborative effort to conserve the Ifugao rice terraces. A recent meeting at Ifugao State University brought together various stakeholders to develop a comprehensive master plan and heritage code.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines plans to harmonize the conservation initiatives for the Ifugao rice terraces which is a World Heritage Site.
The meeting held at the Ifugao State University-Main Campus linked national and local government units so they could work together and craft a master plan and heritage code for the Ifugao rice terraces.
The IRT World Heritage Site encompasses five inscribed clusters namely the Nagacadan terrace cluster in Kiangan; Batad rice terraces in Banaue; Hungduan rice terraces; Bangaan terrace cluster, and the Central Mayoyao rice terraces.
Source: PIA – UNESCO leads move to harmonize efforts to conserve Ifugao rice terraces
