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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: 27 SITES
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Critical

Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves

Niger
Inscribed in
1991
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Chengjiang Fossil Site

China
Inscribed in
2012
Criterion
(viii)
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Critical

East Rennell

Solomon Islands
Inscribed in
1998
Criterion
(ix)
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Critical

Everglades National Park

United States of America (USA)
Inscribed in
1979
Criteria
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Critical

Garamba National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1980
Criteria
(vii)
(x)
Read more
Critical

Great Barrier Reef

Australia
Inscribed in
1981
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Ischigualasto-Talampaya Natural Parks

Argentina
Inscribed in
2000
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

Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1980
Criterion
(x)
Read more
Good
 © IUCN / Paul Williams

Lut Desert

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Inscribed in
2016
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
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Critical

Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park

Central African Republic
Inscribed in
1988
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area

China
Inscribed in
1996
Criteria
(iv)
(vi)
(x)
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Good

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

Philippines
Inscribed in
2014
Criterion
(x)
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Critical

Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea
Inscribed in
1981
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Mount Sanqingshan National Park

China
Inscribed in
2008
Criterion
(vii)
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Critical

Niokolo-Koba National Park

Senegal
Inscribed in
1981
Criterion
(x)
Read more
Critical

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1996
Criterion
(x)
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Good
© IUCN/Bastian Bertzky

Pimachiowin Aki

Canada
Inscribed in
2018
Criteria
(iii)
(vi)
(ix)
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Critical

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Honduras
Inscribed in
1982
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Critical

Salonga National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1984
Criteria
(vii)
(ix)
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Critical

Selous Game Reserve

Tanzania (United Republic of)
Inscribed in
1982
Criteria
(ix)
(x)
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Good

St Kilda

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
Inscribed in
1986
Criteria
(iii)
(v)
(vii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good

Stevns Klint

Denmark
Inscribed in
2014
Criterion
(viii)
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Critical

Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

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

Virunga National Park

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inscribed in
1979
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(x)
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Good

Wadden Sea

Denmark
Germany
Netherlands
Inscribed in
2009
Criteria
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Good

West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord

Norway
Inscribed in
2005
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
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