Memory and heritage
Heritage and traditions
Natural heritage, historical memory and the safeguarding of Guinea-Bissau's living heritage.
UNESCO
World Heritage: Omatí Minhô
In 2025, the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as natural heritage under criteria (ix) and (x).
Living heritage
Intangible cultural heritage
Guinea-Bissau ratified UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016 and participates in safeguarding, inventory, capacity-building and nomination-preparation activities. This does not mean that a specific expression is inscribed on UNESCO lists.
Historical memory
Cacheu and places of memory
Cacheu has a Memorial to Slavery and the Slave Trade dedicated to memory, research, reflection and dialogue on Atlantic slavery.
Protected nature
Protected natural heritage
The official protected-area system covers different ecosystems. Guinea-Bissau also has four Ramsar Sites; Ramsar, UNESCO and national designations are distinct.