East Rennell
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Canoe on Lake Tegano, East Rennell | |
| Location | Rennell Island, Solomon Islands |
| Criteria | Natural: ix |
| Reference | 854 |
| Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
| Endangered | 2013– |
| Area | 37,000 hectares (91,000 acres) |
| Coordinates | 11°41′S 160°20′E / 11.683°S 160.333°E |
East Rennell is the southern portion of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rennell is the largest raised coral atoll in the world and the area in East Rennell surrounding Lake Tegano contains many endemic species.
In 2013, the World Heritage Committee added East Rennell to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the threat of logging activities to the site's outstanding universal value.