New 7 Wonders of Nature

Quick Facts: Who was New 7 Wonders of Nature?

Subject:

New 7 Wonders of Nature

Known for:

Global poll initiative (2007–2011) to select seven natural wonders.

Born:

2007

Century / Era:

2007s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Foundation

The New 7 Wonders of Nature initiative was launched in 2007, following the success of the man-made New 7 Wonders of the World campaign. This endeavor was established by the New 7 Wonders Foundation, a Swiss-based organization founded by Bernard Weber. The primary goal was to conduct a global poll to select seven sites deemed natural wonders by the general public. This marked the second major internet-based polling series led by Weber, building on prior global interest in natural heritage sites.

Breakthrough & Iconic Era

The campaign attracted massive worldwide participation, accumulating over 100 million votes before the voting concluded on November 11, 2011. Initially, over 440 participants from more than 220 countries were involved in the selection process. A rigorous system was implemented, involving national qualifications and expert panels to narrow the field. This process ultimately determined a list of 28 'Official Finalist Candidates' for global review.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The New 7 Wonders of Nature aimed to promote global awareness of natural sites through public engagement. The planned New 7 Wonders World Tour intended to visit each finalist, allowing them to present themselves to the voters across the globe. While the initiative generated significant global attention and participation, it also faced various criticisms regarding its methodology and selection process.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2007: Birth of New 7 Wonders of Nature — Global poll initiative (2007–2011) to select seven natural wonders.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — The campaign attracted massive worldwide participation, accumulating over 100 million votes before the voting concluded on November 11, 2011.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: New 7 Wonders of Nature

True or False: “The New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign successfully gathered over 100 million votes from around the world.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The campaign was highly popular, accumulating over 100 million votes from global participants before the final voting period concluded in 2011.

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