Machu Picchu, Peru might not seem important to us, but, in 1983, it was added
to the World Heritage list. It is an outstanding Andean archaeological center.
The UN met with government officials to monitor implementation of a master plan for the area. They will try to protect the natural environment of flora and fauna and try to halt mudslides and fires which have had a disastrous effect on Machu Picchu. The world belongs to all of us. It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure that we leave it as we found it, if not better. The UN has been challenged by some of its members to spend less time worrying about environmental issues and more time addressing world peace. However, the UN is able to bring these issues and many others to the attention of the world. It is likely we would not know about the problems facing the environment in different parts of the world without the UN highlighting them and bringing them back to the member nations. It is very easy to think locally, but the UN forces us to think and act globally.
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