Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua

This property is an excellent example, at an exceptionally large-scale, of the process of post-glacial forest recolonization of savanna ecosystems. It is therefore ecologically significant as a convergence point of multiple ecosystem types (Congolese Forest, Lower Guinean Forest and Savanna). The broad range of age classifications across the forest succession spectrum contributes to the park’s highly distinct ecology, incorporating a broad range of remarkable ecological processes. © UNESCO

2022-04-25

Formally recognised as the planet’s most significant protected areas, World Heritage sites are regularly assessed and monitored, enabling valuable data to be gathered on a range of factors including protection and management. Assessing all sites listed for their natural values, the IUCN World

2021-10-28
The first ever scientific assessment of the amounts of greenhouse gases emitted from and absorbed by forests in UNESCO World Heritage sites has found that at least 10 key sites have been net carbon sources over the past 20 years, meaning that they have given off more carbon than they sequestered, due to pressure from human activity and climate change.
2021-08-19
Take part in IUCN World Heritage Outlook sessions at the largest conservation event in the world, taking place online and in Marseille on 3-11 September 2021.
2020-12-17
A two part online live event presenting fresh results from the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3
The third global assessment and update on the conservation outlook of all natural World Heritage sites
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2020-11-19
Join us on Tuesday 8 December for this online live event presenting fresh results from the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3. Two sessions will be held to cater for different time zones.
2020-09-02
A new paper indicates that impacts on natural World Heritage sites from invasive alien species, such as house mice, Argentine ants and rainbow trout, may be greater than previously assessed.
IUCN Guidelines for assessors and reviewers on undertaking Conservation Outlook Assessments on World Heritage sites inscribed for their natural values
2024
Conservation Outlook Assessment worksheets for the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2025 update
2024