State of Conservation
25
Reports
25
Properties concerned
16
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2005close
Date end:2005close
Region:
Africaclose
| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger |
2005 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
| aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2005 | Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of documentation and equipment |
No |
| comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2005 | Civil unrest,
Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Subsistence hunting,
War,
Other Threats: diminishing protection |
Yes |
| dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
| djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal |
2005 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
| garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
| island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Threatened state of the buildings; b) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria |
No |
| island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal |
2005 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
| kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
| lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya |
2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of law enforcement |
No |
| manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic |
2005 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
| matobo hillsMatobo Hills | zimbabwe Zimbabwe |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2005 | Crop production, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
| ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2005 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
| okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
| old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali |
2005 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidation of dwellings |
No |
| robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa |
2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation ; b) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage; c) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2005 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions |
Yes |
| ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit |
Yes |
| rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda |
2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Anti-personnel mines infestation in the park; b) Degradation of lands around the park |
No |
| salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
| simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2005 | Crop production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex and Simien FoxSoil deterioration. |
Yes |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
2005 | Flooding,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: No protective measures for the buffer zone of the property |
Yes |
| virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
| w-arly-pendjari complexW-Arly-Pendjari Complex | benin,burkina faso,niger Burkina Faso Benin Niger |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, | 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.
