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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: 8 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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Significant concern

Cocos Island National Park

Costa Rica
Inscribed in
1997
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
Read more
Good with some concerns

El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve

Mexico
Inscribed in
2013
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(x)
Read more
Critical

Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California

Mexico
Inscribed in
2005
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good with some concerns

Sian Ka'an

Mexico
Inscribed in
1987
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
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Significant concern

Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park

Costa Rica
Panama
Inscribed in
1983
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good with some concerns

Tikal National Park

Guatemala
Inscribed in
1979
Criteria
(i)
(iii)
(iv)
(ix)
(x)
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Good with some concerns

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaíno

Mexico
Inscribed in
1993
Criterion
(x)
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