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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: 10 SITES
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Critical

Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves

Niger
Inscribed in
1991
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Significant concern

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Senegal
Inscribed in
1981
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern
 © IUCN / Guy Debonnet

Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape

Chad
Inscribed in
2016
Criteria
(iii)
(vii)
(ix)
Read more
Significant concern

Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

Kenya
Inscribed in
2011
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Lake Malawi National Park

Malawi
Inscribed in
1984
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Lesotho
South Africa
Inscribed in
2000
Criteria
(i)
(iii)
(vii)
(x)
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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
Okavango Delta, Botswana. © IUCN Peter Howard

Okavango Delta

Botswana
Inscribed in
2014
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Significant concern

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania (United Republic of)
Inscribed in
1981
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
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Good with some concerns

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Madagascar
Inscribed in
1990
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
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