Protecting Our Outdoor Heritage
Outdoorspacesarecrucialtocommunities.
戶外空間對社區至關重要。
Theyofferopportunitiestowork, relax, andconnectwithothers.
它們提供了工作、放鬆和與他人交流的機會。
Unfortunately, theseareasarefacingseriouschallenges.
不幸的是，這些地區正面臨嚴峻挑戰。
Issueslikeheat, drought, andfloodingarethreateningthem.
高溫、乾旱和洪水等問題正在威脅著他們。
Tocombattheseproblems, theWorldMonumentsFund (WMF) issteppingin.
為了應對這些問題，世界古蹟基金會（WMF）正在介入。
WMFfocusesonpreservingculturalheritagesites.
世界文化遺產基金會致力於保護文化遺產遺址。
Thesesitesareessentialastheyreflectthehistoricalcultureoftheirlocations.
這些遺址非常重要，因為它們反映了所在地的歷史文化。
Recently, WMFlaunchedaprogramnamed'CultivatingResilience'.
最近，WMF啟動了一個名為「培養韌性」的計畫。
ThisprogramaimstoprotectwhatWMFcalls'greenheritagespaces.'
該計劃旨在保護世界文化遺產基金會所稱的「綠色遺產空間」。
Greenheritagespacesincludeparks, farmland, andsacredsitesaroundtheglobe.
綠色遺產空間包括世界各地的公園、農田和聖地。
Theorganizationemphasizesthatclimatechangeposesasignificantrisktoculturalheritage.
該組織強調，氣候變遷對文化遺產構成重大風險。
Theystatethatasthreatsfromclimatechangegrow, thesegreenheritagespacesfaceincreasingpressure.
他們指出，隨著氣候變遷帶來的威脅日益加劇，這些綠色遺產空間面臨越來越大的壓力。
In 2024, WMFbegantheCultivatingResilienceprogramwithaninvitationforapplications.
2024年，WMF啟動了「培養韌性」計劃，並發出申請邀請。
Accordingtotheirseniordirectorofclimateadaptation, MeredithWiggins, WMFreceived55applicationsfrom25differentcountries.
據世界自然基金會氣候適應高級主管梅雷迪思威金斯稱，該基金會收到了來自 25 個不同國家的 55 份申請。
Fromthese, sevensiteswereselectedtoparticipateintheprogram.
從中選出了七個地點參與此計畫。
Eachchosensiteisdepictedinphotographsfeaturedinthearticle.
文章中配有照片，展示了每個選定的地點。
WMF'saimistoassistthesesitesinadaptingtoachangingenvironment.
WMF 的目標是幫助這些遺址適應不斷變化的環境。
Thiswillhelpthemremainbeneficialtobothpeopleandtheplanet.
這將有助於它們繼續造福人類和地球。
Someoftheselectedsitesincludeancientagriculturalsystems.
部分入選遺址包含古代農業系統。
InPeru, WMFworkswithIndigenousleaderstoprotectancestralfarmingfieldsknownaswaruwarus.
在秘魯，世界自然基金會與原住民領袖合作，保護被稱為「瓦魯瓦魯」的祖傳農地。
InMexicoCity, thefocusisonthechinampasoftheXochimilcodistrict.
在墨西哥城，人們的焦點集中在霍奇米爾科區的奇南帕（chinampas，一種傳統民居）。
Chinampasareman-madeislandsinwetlandareasusedforagriculture.
奇南帕是濕地中用於農業的人工島。
Theysupportwildlifeandhelpkeepthecity’swaterclean.
它們為野生動物提供棲息地，並有助於保持城市水質清潔。
Theorganizationisdedicatedtoshieldingchinampasfromdroughtandheat.
該組織致力於保護茅屋免受乾旱和高溫的影響。
WMF'sprogramalsocoversnon-agriculturalsites.
WMF 的項目也涵蓋非農地。
Forinstance, Osun-OsogboSacred GroveinNigeriaisavitalforestecosystem.
例如，尼日利亞的奧孫-奧索博聖林是一個重要的森林生態系統。
This groveisasignificantplaceofworshipfortheYorubapeopleofWestAfrica.
這片樹林是西非約魯巴人的重要禮拜場所。
InNewYorkCity, WMFcollaborateswiththeCentral ParkConservancytosafeguardthelargestparkinManhattan.
在紐約市，WMF 與中央公園保護協會合作，共同保護曼哈頓最大的公園。
GreyElam, adirectorattheCentral ParkConservancy, statesthattheirteamisworkingwithWMFtoassessclimaterisks.
中央公園保護協會的董事格雷·埃拉姆表示，他們的團隊正在與世界自然基金會合作評估氣候風險。
Thisassessmentwillconsidervariousfactors, includingwildlifeandtheresilienceoftreespecies.
本次評估將考慮各種因素，包括野生動物和樹種的恢復能力。
Elamstressesthattheirmissionistomaintainthepark'ssafetyandbeautyforfuturegenerations.
艾拉姆強調，他們的使命是為子孫後代維護公園的安全和美麗。
Theprogramalsoprovidesvaluablelearningtopreparebetterforclimate-relatedchallenges.
該計畫還提供了寶貴的學習機會，幫助人們更好地應對與氣候相關的挑戰。
Communitieseverywhereareencouragedtocherishtheirgreenspaces.
鼓勵各地社區珍惜綠色空間。
Thesespacescanbebustlingparksorcommunitygardenswherestoriesareshared.
這些空間可以是熙熙攘攘的公園或社區花園，人們在那裡分享故事。
Ongoingsupportisessentialfortheseareas.
持續的支持對於這些領域至關重要。
Communitymemberscanhostcleanupeventsorplanttreestosupporttheirgreenspaces.
社區成員可以組織清潔活動或植樹造林來支持綠地建設。
MeredithWigginsofWMFnoted, 'Whenyoucareforagreenspace, itbecomespartofyourheritage.'
WMF 的梅雷迪思·威金斯指出：“當你愛護一片綠地時，它就成為了你遺產的一部分。”
Outdoor spaces are crucial to communities.
They offer opportunities to work, relax, and connect with others.
Unfortunately, these areas are facing serious challenges.
Issues like heat, drought, and flooding are threatening them.
To combat these problems, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) is stepping in.
WMF focuses on preserving cultural heritage sites.
These sites are essential as they reflect the historical culture of their locations.
Recently, WMF launched a program named 'Cultivating Resilience'.
This program aims to protect what WMF calls 'green heritage spaces.'
Green heritage spaces include parks, farmland, and sacred sites around the globe.
The organization emphasizes that climate change poses a significant risk to cultural heritage.
They state that as threats from climate change grow, these green heritage spaces face increasing pressure.
In 2024, WMF began the Cultivating Resilience program with an invitation for applications.
According to their senior director of climate adaptation, Meredith Wiggins, WMF received 55 applications from 25 different countries.
From these, seven sites were selected to participate in the program.
Each chosen site is depicted in photographs featured in the article.
WMF's aim is to assist these sites in adapting to a changing environment.
This will help them remain beneficial to both people and the planet.
Some of the selected sites include ancient agricultural systems.
In Peru, WMF works with Indigenous leaders to protect ancestral farming fields known as waru warus.
In Mexico City, the focus is on the chinampas of the Xochimilco district.
Chinampas are man-made islands in wetland areas used for agriculture.
They support wildlife and help keep the city’s water clean.
The organization is dedicated to shielding chinampas from drought and heat.
WMF's program also covers non-agricultural sites.
For instance, Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in Nigeria is a vital forest ecosystem.
This grove is a significant place of worship for the Yoruba people of West Africa.
In New York City, WMF collaborates with the Central Park Conservancy to safeguard the largest park in Manhattan.
Grey Elam, a director at the Central Park Conservancy, states that their team is working with WMF to assess climate risks.
This assessment will consider various factors, including wildlife and the resilience of tree species.
Elam stresses that their mission is to maintain the park's safety and beauty for future generations.
The program also provides valuable learning to prepare better for climate-related challenges.
Communities everywhere are encouraged to cherish their green spaces.
These spaces can be bustling parks or community gardens where stories are shared.
Ongoing support is essential for these areas.
Community members can host cleanup events or plant trees to support their green spaces.
Meredith Wiggins of WMF noted, 'When you care for a green space, it becomes part of your heritage.'
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