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Conservation outlook assessments

Search all natural World Heritage sites and learn how likely they are to maintain Outstanding Universal Value over time. The Conservation Outlook Assessments are based on best available information mobilized from a wide range of sources, and we welcome feedback to help improve them.

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the gauge

The gauge reflects the conservation outlook of sites inscribed as World Heritage under the natural criteria vii, viii, ix and x. Each site has received a rating according to the state and trends of its values, threats, and protection and management

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RESULTS: 7 SITES
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Significant concern
 © IUCN / Guy Debonnet

Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape

Chad
Inscribed in
2016
Criteria
(iii)
(vii)
(ix)
Read more
Good with some concerns

Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

Zambia
Zimbabwe
Inscribed in
1989
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
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Good with some concerns

Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest

Kenya
Inscribed in
1997
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
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Good with some concerns

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania (United Republic of)
Inscribed in
1979
Criteria
(iv)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Good with some concerns

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Uganda
Inscribed in
1994
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Sangha Trinational

Cameroon
Central African Republic
Congo
Inscribed in
2012
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Simien National Park

Ethiopia
Inscribed in
1978
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
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