Pilbara Gas Hub Extension Faces International Heritage Scrutiny
What happened
The Australian Government approved the North West Shelf gas hub extension until 2070 at Woodside’s plant in Pilbara, Western Australia, following approval by Minister Murray Watt. Despite this approval, a traditional custodian is traveling to Geneva to address the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding feared damage to 40,000-year-old rock art. The custodian's lawyers also wrote to UNESCO in June, expressing concern over the impacts of the development.
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Why it matters
The energy giant plans to fight Federal Court challenges against Minister Murray Watt’s decision. These challenges cite concerns that the facility will contribute to adverse climate change impacts and harm the world-heritage-listed rock art.
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Who's involved
- Murray WattMinister Murray Watt approved the gas hub extension in the Pilbara region.
- PilbaraThe administrative region where the gas hub and world-heritage-listed rock art are located.
- United NationsThe global organization receiving a formal complaint regarding human rights implications of the development.
- UNESCOThe specialized agency that received a letter from the custodian's lawyers regarding heritage concerns.
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The entities involved
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Pilbara
administrative region of Western Australia
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UNESCO
specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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Murray Watt
Australian politician
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