Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice

555703205 WDPA ID
14820.0 km² Reported Area

Type Terrestrial and Inland Waters Protected Areas

Location Iceland

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Attributes

  • Original Name Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice
  • English Designation World Heritage Site (natural or mixed)
  • IUCN Management Category Not Applicable
  • Status Inscribed
  • Type of Designation International
  • Status Year 2019
  • Sublocation IS-7, IS-6, IS-8
  • Governance Type Federal or national ministry or agency
  • Management Authority Not Reported
  • Management Plan Not Reported
  • International Criteria (viii)

Management Effectiveness Evaluations

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Affiliations

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Sources (1)

  1. UNESCO World Heritage Sites Updated: 2021 IUCN World Heritage Programme

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citation

UNEP-WCMC (2024). Protected Area Profile for Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice from the World Database on Protected Areas, April 2024. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net