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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

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 with some concerns
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Archipiélago de Revillagigedo

Mexico
Inscribed in
2016
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Dorset and East Devon Coast

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
Inscribed in
2001
Criterion
(viii)
Read more
Good

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes

Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Inscribed in
2007
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
Read more
Critical

Virunga National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1979
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Benin
Burkina Faso
Niger
Inscribed in
1996
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Significant concern

Wood Buffalo National Park

Canada
Inscribed in
1983
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
Read more
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