State of Conservation
67
Reports
67
Properties concerned
34
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2023close
Date end:2023close
Region:
Europe and North Americaclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
ancient and primeval beech forests of the carpathians and other regions of europeAncient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe | albania,austria,belgium,bosnia and herzegovina,bulgaria,croatia,czechia,france,germany,italy,north macedonia,poland,romania,slovakia,slovenia,spain,switzerland,ukraine Albania Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium Bulgaria Switzerland Czechia Germany Spain France Croatia Italy North Macedonia Poland Romania Slovenia Slovakia Ukraine |
2023 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2023 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
aphrodisiasAphrodisias | turkiye Türkiye | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arslantepe moundArslantepe Mound | turkiye Türkiye | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Design of the proposed new roof shelter |
No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities |
No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2023 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Alterations of the hydrological regime; Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue | hungary Hungary | 2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
centennial hall in wrocławCentennial Hall in Wrocław | poland Poland | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Other Threats: impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property of the rebuilt Pavilion |
No |
central sikhote-alinCentral Sikhote-Alin | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: |
No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 2023 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Air transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
derwent valley millsDerwent Valley Mills | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | No | |
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2023 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2023 | Major linear utilities, Mining, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, Water (extraction) , Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro Montenegro | 2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
dutch water defence linesDutch Water Defence Lines | netherlands (kingdom of the) Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2023 | Housing,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary Austria Hungary |
2023 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2023 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
gobekli tepeGöbekli Tepe | turkiye Türkiye | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, | No |
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
gulf of porto: calanche of piana, gulf of girolata, scandola reserveGulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve | france France | 2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2023 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: decay and loss of Ottoman/vernacular architecture |
No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2023 | No | |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2023 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sheki with the khan’s palaceHistoric Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace | azerbaijan Azerbaijan | 2023 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2023 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2023 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Desirability of conservation of historic roof constructions within the property |
Yes |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2023 | Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2023 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Structural integrity issues at the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2023 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2023 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | No |
landscapes of dauriaLandscapes of Dauria | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
laponian areaLaponian Area | sweden Sweden | 2023 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
le havre, the city rebuilt by auguste perretLe Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret | france France | 2023 | No | |
mathildenhohe darmstadtMathildenhöhe Darmstadt | germany Germany | 2023 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2023 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia Albania North Macedonia |
2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2023 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increased human presence |
No |
nice, winter resort town of the rivieraNice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera | france France | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 2023 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine | france France | 2023 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
paseo del prado and buen retiro, a landscape of arts and sciencesPaseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences | spain Spain | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petroglyphs of lake onega and the white seaPetroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2023 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
roșia montană mining landscapeRoșia Montană Mining Landscape | romania Romania | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
royal building of mafra – palace, basilica, convent, cerco garden and hunting park (tapada)Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) | portugal Portugal | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
tarnowskie gory lead-silver-zinc mine and its underground water management systemTarnowskie Góry Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System | poland Poland | 2023 | Legal framework, Water (rain/water table), | No |
the architectural work of le corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movementThe Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement | belgium,france,germany,switzerland Belgium Switzerland Germany France |
2023 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the english lake districtThe English Lake District | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2023 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Non-renewable energy facilities, Quarrying, | No |
the great spa towns of europeThe Great Spa Towns of Europe | austria,belgium,czechia,france,germany,italy,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Austria Belgium Czechia Germany France United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Italy |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the porticoes of bolognaThe Porticoes of Bologna | italy Italy | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2023 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
venetian works of defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: stato da terra – western stato da marVenetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar | croatia,italy,montenegro Croatia Italy Montenegro |
2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: |
No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 2023 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other climate change impacts,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Climate change and severe weather events / Climate Change impacts on the lagoon ecology and built fabric |
No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Fire (widlfires),
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep |
No |
wadden seaWadden Sea | denmark,germany,netherlands (kingdom of the) Germany Denmark Netherlands (Kingdom of the) |
2023 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada Canada | 2023 | Air pollution,
Governance,
Ground water pollution,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Other climate change impacts,
Renewable energy facilities,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge; Insufficiently understood cumulative impacts of multiple development pressures |
No |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.