South Sudan Submits Boma-Badingilo Landscape for UNESCO World Heritage Consideration
By Roselyn Oboy
The Government of South Sudan has formally submitted the emergency nomination dossier for the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape to UNESCO, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to preserve its natural heritage.
The Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath announced the development upon returning from Paris, France, where a South Sudanese delegation presented the nomination dossier at UNESCO headquarters on June 23, 2026.
The delegation was led by Nyanath and included the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Denay Jock Chagor; the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Peter Loro; South Sudan’s Acting Ambassador to France, Benjamin Rafael Ban and UNESCO Director General, Khaled El Anany and members of the South Sudan Embassy in Paris.
According to Nyanath, the delegation was warmly received by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and her team in an atmosphere of friendship, mutual respect and encouragement.
“The day marked a historic milestone for the Republic of South Sudan. We are honoured and delighted to have formally submitted the emergency nomination dossier of the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape to UNESCO,” Nyanath said.
“This achievement reflects our nation’s commitment to protecting one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife migrations and ecosystems for present and future generations.”
She said the positive engagement with UNESCO strengthened South Sudan’s confidence and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to safeguarding its exceptional natural heritage.
Nyanath also expressed appreciation to UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, the Government of Japan, the Government of France and other partners whose support contributed to the nomination process.
“I express my appreciation to UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, the Government of Japan, the Government of France and all other partners whose support made this milestone possible,” she said.
The formal submission marks the completion of a key stage in the World Heritage nomination process and places South Sudan among the State Parties whose nominations will be considered during the upcoming session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
