#SAVEOURHERITAGE UNESCO World Heritage sites contain some of the planet's most extraordinary natural places. As well as supporting countless CITES-listed species, they provide food and livelihoods, water and well-being for millions of people. 193 nations have pledged to protect them - but many are at risk as governments and companies place short‑term profits above priceless nature. In 2016, the WWF Network came together to work globally with intergovernmental organizations, governments, industries and investors to protect our shared heritage. We called on two key players to take action: UNESCO to be more robust in protecting natural World Heritage sites from unsustainable development and more transparent about its decision making; and the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development to strengthen guidelines for businesses on development within the site areas. We brought this story to life for people around the world by focusing on three flagship sites facing serious threats: Doñana National Park in Spain, Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, and the Belize Barrier Reef. > "We need to realise that we don't just need people to protect nature, but that nature protects people in so many ways." Marco Lambertini Director General WWF Annual Review 2016 | page 27http://makeyourmark.panda.org