Îles sub-antarctiques de Nouvelle-Zélande

Located in the Southern Ocean surrounding New Zealand, this natural site encompasses a group of sub-Antarctic islands characterised by their unique ecosystems and extreme environmental conditions. The islands support distinctive flora and fauna adapted to cold, windswept climates, including endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. These remote archipelagos serve as critical breeding grounds for seabirds, marine mammals, and other wildlife of global significance. The site's geological formations and pristine natural environment provide valuable evidence of sub-Antarctic biodiversity and ecosystem processes. The islands' isolation and harsh conditions have allowed them to maintain their ecological integrity and serve as important reference areas for understanding climate and environmental change in the Southern Hemisphere. Their inscription recognises the outstanding universal value of these sub-Antarctic natural systems and the need for their protection.