IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3

IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3 reveals mixed conservation prospects for natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, serving as a critical indicator of global biodiversity progress. The assessment evaluates threats to these sites' natural values and the effectiveness of protective measures over three data cycles (2014–2020). It highlights the urgency of meeting high conservation standards set by the World Heritage Convention, particularly as nations work toward Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework targets. The study underscores the need for stronger actions to secure positive outcomes for these globally significant sites, aligning with IUCN’s 'Promise of Sydney' from 2014.

Osipova, E., Emslie-Smith, M., Osti, M., Murai, M., Åberg, U., & Shadie, P. (2020). IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3. https://doi.org/10.2305/iucn.ch.2020.16.en