African Elephant Action Plan
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) conservation policy across the African range.
Eastern 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
Publication year
2016
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
Publication year
2020
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Closing the gap: The financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). Closing the gap. The financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa. Nairobi, Kenya: IUCN ESARO; BIOPAMA.
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Closing the gap: The financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020) - Knowledge Brief
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). Closing the gap. The financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa. Knowledge Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: IUCN ESARO; BIOPAMA.
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PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Djibouti Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Djibouti Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Eritrea Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Eritrea Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Ethiopia Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Ethiopia Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Publication year
2020
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
How effective are the protected areas of East Africa?
Abstract: Protected areas are the cornerstone of in situ conservation and their effective management is critical for maintaining biodiversity in the long term.
Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2019
International Outlook for Privately Protected Areas: Ethiopia Country Profile (2019)
Suggested citation: Gloss, L., Myron, E., and Ahmed, H. International Outlook for Privately Protected Areas: Ethiopia Country Profile.
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Document Type
Region
Publication year
2019
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
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Kenya Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Kenya Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Publication year
2020
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya: Enhancing our Heritage (EoH) Assessment 2014
EoH assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EoH-Rift-Valley-Lakes-Kenya-April-2014.pdf
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2014
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "significant concern".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Lake Turkana National Parks, Kenya: 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/145586
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
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Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Management Effectiveness, Governance, and Social Assessments of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa
Citation: Campese, J. & Sulle, E. (2019).
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PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
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Region
Publication year
2019
Management Effectiveness, Governance, and Social Assessments of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (Executive Summary)
Citation: Campese, J. & Sulle, E. (2019).
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PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2019
Monitoring Village Forest Governance with the MJUMITA Dashboard Tool
Citation: MJUMITA. 2014. Monitoring Village Forest Governance with the MJUMITA Dashboard Tool. Policy Brief.
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PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2014
Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, Kenya: Enhancing our Heritage (EoH) Assessment 2014
EoH assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EoH-Mount-Kenya-April-2014.pdf
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2014
Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, Kenya: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
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
Publication year
2020
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Protected Area Governance and Equity Chapter - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Protected Area Governance and Equity (Chapter 9).
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PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
Protected Area Management Effectiveness Chapter - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Protected Area Management Effectiveness (Chapter 10).
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PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
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Region
Publication year
2020
Representation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in East Africa’s protected area network
Abstract: The dramatic increase in anthropogenic activity severely threatens the biodiversity and life-support services that underpin human well-being.
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Ecosystem Services
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Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Rwanda Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Rwanda Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park, Sudan: IUCN World Heritage Conservation Outlook Assessment 2020
In 2020, the conservation outlook for this site has been assessed as "good with some concerns".
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania: 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/5005
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2020
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: 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
Simien National Park, Ethiopia: Enhancing our Heritage (EoH) Assessment 2014
EoH assessment report - also available on the IUCN PAPACO website:
https://papaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EoH-Ethiopia-Simien-mountains.pdf
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
Document Type
Protected Area
Region
Publication year
2014
Simien National Park, Ethiopia: 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
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Somalia Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Somalia Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
South Sudan Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: South Sudan Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1. Nairobi, Kenya: IUCN ESARO.
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Document Theme
PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Sudan Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Sudan Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Region
Publication year
2020
Tanzania Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Tanzania Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Uganda Country Profile - State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (2020)
Citation: IUCN ESARO (2020). The State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa: Uganda Country Profile. State of Protected and Conserved Areas Report Series No. 1.
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PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Document Type
Region
Publication year
2020
is covered by protected areas, are national, are international, and are regional.
Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Outlook 2021
Citation: UNEP-Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA. 2021. Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Outlook: Towards achievement of the Global Biodiversity Framework Targets.
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PAME (Protected Area Management Effectiveness)
PAGE (Protected Area Governance and Equity)
Conservation Planning
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Region
Publication year
2021