African Elephant Action Plan
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) conservation policy across the African range.
Western Africa
A review of studies on ecosystem services in Africa
Abstract: Assessments of ecosystem services (ES) are vital for Africa’s sustainability.
Document Theme
Ecosystem Services
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2016
Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves, Niger: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "critical".
The assessment is available online at: https://worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org/explore-sites/wdpaid/67727
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Banc d'Arguin National Park, Mauritania: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "significant concern".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Benin
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ISO2
BJ
ISO3
BEN
ISO3 Number
204
Region
Western Africa
Biodiversity and ecosystem services on the African continent – What is changing, and what are our options?
Abstract: Throughout the world, biodiversity and nature's contributions to people are under threat, with clear changes evident.
Document Theme
Ecosystem Services
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Burkina Faso
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ISO2
BF
ISO3
BFA
ISO3 Number
854
Region
Western Africa
Cape Verde
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ISO2
CV
ISO3
CPV
ISO3 Number
132
Region
Western Africa
Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "significant concern".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Comoé National Park, Côte d'Ivoire: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Côte d'Ivoire
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ISO2
CI
ISO3
CIV
ISO3 Number
384
Region
Western Africa
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Senegal: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "significant concern".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Gambia
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ISO2
GM
ISO3
GMB
ISO3 Number
270
Region
Western Africa
GESTION DURABLE DES FORÊTS ET DE LA FAUNE SAUVAGE EN AFRIQUE: Améliorer la valeur, les avantages et les services
La gestion durable des forêts a été encouragée comme un moyen important d'assurer que les forêts demeurent de génération en génération.
Document Theme
Ecosystem Services
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2016
Ghana
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ISO2
GH
ISO3
GHA
ISO3 Number
288
Region
Western Africa
Guinea
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ISO2
GN
ISO3
GIN
ISO3 Number
324
Region
Western Africa
Guinea-Bissau
Country Flag
ISO2
GW
ISO3
GNB
ISO3 Number
624
Region
Western Africa
IUCN PAPACO Website with RAPPAM, METT and EoH Assessments in Africa
The IUCN Programme on African Protected Areas & Conservation (PAPACO) has, over the years, supported many evaluations of protected area management effectivenes
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Region
Publication year
2020
Liberia
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ISO2
LR
ISO3
LBR
ISO3 Number
430
Region
Western Africa
Mali
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ISO2
ML
ISO3
MLI
ISO3 Number
466
Region
Western Africa
Management Plan (2011), Niumi National Park, Gambia
Country
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2011
Mauritania
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ISO2
MR
ISO3
MRT
ISO3 Number
478
Region
Western Africa
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Côte d'Ivoire & Guinea: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "critical".
The assessment is available online at: https://worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org/explore-sites/wdpaid/2574
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Natural World Heritage in Africa: Progress and Prospects (2020)
Citation: Howard, P. C. and Bertzky, B. (2020). Natural World Heritage in Africa: Progress and prospects.
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Niger
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ISO2
NE
ISO3
NER
Region
Western Africa
Nigeria
Country Flag
ISO2
NG
ISO3
NGA
Region
Western Africa
Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "critical".
The assessment is available online at: https://worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org/explore-sites/wdpaid/2580
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Parc National Tai, Cote d'Ivoire, IMET Assessment, October 2016
Parc National Tai, Cote d'Ivoire, IMET Assessment, October 2016
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2016
Regional Network of Marine Protected Areas in West Africa (RAMPAO) Website
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Senegal
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ISO2
SN
ISO3
SEN
ISO3 Number
686
Region
Western Africa
Sierra Leone
Country Flag
ISO2
SL
ISO3
SLE
ISO3 Number
694
Region
Western Africa
Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Togo
Country Flag
ISO2
TG
ISO3
TGO
ISO3 Number
768
Region
Western Africa
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, Benin, Burkina Faso & Niger: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "significant concern".
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
West African Marine Protected Areas (RAMPAO): RAPPAM Assessment 2009
RAPPAM assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RAPPAM-RAMPAO.pdf
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2009
West African Ramsar Sites: RAPPAM Assessment 2009
RAPPAM assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rappam-RAMSAR-100122.pdf
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2009
West African World Heritage Sites: RAPPAM Assessment 2009
RAPPAM assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RAPPAM-world-heritage-west-africa.pdf
Country
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2009