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GEF-4 Tracking Tool for Biodiversity Focal Area Strategic
Objective One:
Catalyzing Sustainability of Protected Area
Information on International Designations
UNESCO World Heritage site (see: whc.unesco.org/en/list)
Date listed Tentative
UNESCO World
Heritage site
( October, 1981)
Criteria for designation
(i.e. criteria i to x)
Statement of Outstanding
Universal Value
Site name
Darién
National Park
Ramsar site (see: www.wetlands.org/RSDB/)
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Site area
579.000 ha
Geographical
coordinates
7° 49´ N
77°44’ W
-This is a representative example of the different historical periods of the land, including the
registration of its evolution, significant geological processes under way, development of
terrestrial forms, and significant geo-morphological or physio-graphic, elements
-it contains extraordinary natural phenomena or areas of a natural beauty and important,
exceptional aesthetic elements.
Date listed Site name Site area Geographical number
Reason for Designation (see Ramsar
Information Sheet)
UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves (see: www.unesco.org/mab/wnbrs.shtml)
Date listed
1983
Criteria for designation
Fulfillment of three functions
of MAB (conservation,
development and logistic
support.)
Site name
Reserve of the
Biosphere
Darién
iii, iv
Site
area
859.333 ha
Geographical coordinates
7° 49´ N 77°44’ W
- The Darien National Park is long enough to ensure the
continuation of the evolutionary processes and survival of the
endangered species contained therein.
-The park is one of the richest anthropological zone in the
New Tropic World, with two major indigenous groups: Kuna
and Embera-Wounnan
Please list other designations (i.e. ASEAN Heritage, Natura 2000) and any supporting information below
Name: Important Bird Area
Important bird area in Panama (DR-4) in 2004