In Danger

Salonga National Park, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee (16–31 July 2021). This decision followed significant improvements in its state of conservation. The removal reflects progress in addressing previous threats to the park's ecological integrity, which had previously warranted its inclusion on the endangered list. While the specific criteria for improvement are not detailed in this brief review, the outcome underscores the effectiveness of conservation efforts in safeguarding one of Africa's most significant biodiversity hotspots.

(Ed.). (2022). In Danger. World Heritage Review, 2021(100), 65–66. https://doi.org/10.18356/27887138-2021-100-9