As a result of a thorough process based on the Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) Standard, Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, which has been under WCS management for over 30 years, has become the first site in the world to be recognized for its ecological integrity – a measure of the region's robust natural processes and resilience against disturbances. The KBA Standard, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), sets rigorous criteria for identifying sites th...

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