Cameroon ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 7 December 1982.

Its inscribed properties include natural sites—such as the Dja Faunal Reserve and the transboundary Sangha Trinational UNESCO site—and cultural elements featured on its tentative list. Common nomination themes emphasize the conservation of tropical rainforest biodiversity, the integrity of forest ecosystems across national borders, and recognition of rich traditional cultural heritage, including palace architecture and indigenous ritual landscapes.