These sites protect some of Africa’s iconic wildlife and concentrations of rock art, and their effective management often requires cross-border coordination to maintain ecological corridors, as emphasized in the 2025 IUCN World Heritage Outlook. The SADC TFCA Financing Facility has supported several transboundary World Heritage landscapes, delivering tangible conservation and community benefits. Established as a regional financing mechanism, the SADC TFCA Financing Facility supports the establishment and sustainable development of TFCAs through flexible, demand-driven funding. IUCN has played a central role under the World Heritage Convention since 1972 as the official advisory body on natural and mixed World Heritage sites. Beyond this advisory role, IUCN actively supports World Heritage sites worldwide through its secretariat, expert commissions, and network of member organizations, contributing to global conservation efforts and sustainable site management.