The Ecosystem Protection and Promotion of Mogao Grottoes

Rapid tourism development and infrastructure expansion at the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves, located in Gansu Province's fragile desert ecosystem, has disrupted ecological balance and exceeded environmental limits. The study identifies critical threats to non-renewable cultural heritage resources, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies that prioritize both conservation and sustainable promotion. Researchers analyzed environmental carrying capacity constraints and proposed targeted interventions to mitigate ecological damage while preserving the site's global significance.

Liang, J., Deng, D., Zhou, X., & Liu, K. (2020). The Ecosystem Protection and Promotion of Mogao Grottoes. E3S Web of Conferences, 199, 10. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202019900010