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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 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: 6 SITES
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Good

Khangchendzonga National Park

India
Inscribed in
2016
Criteria
(iii)
(vi)
(vii)
(x)
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Significant concern

Komodo National Park

Indonesia
Inscribed in
1991
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
Read more
Good with some concerns

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

India
Inscribed in
1988
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Viet Nam
Inscribed in
2003
Criteria
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good with some concerns

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Philippines
Inscribed in
1999
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
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Critical

Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

Indonesia
Inscribed in
2004
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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