airbnb the lost cities UNESCO Partnership Initiative
The Mission
UNESCO · Airbnb Joint Initiative

Disappearing Cultural Capitals

A mindful index of human settlements threatened by climate change, rising seas, desertification, and mass tourism. We present these sanctuaries with reverence and urgency—not tourism hype.

20
Heritage Sites
100%
Platform Fees Waived
16
Nations Represented
Critical
Primary Threat Focus
AllRising WatersDesert SandsFragile CoastsHistoric SinkingOvertourismExtreme HeatFragile Altitudes
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