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19867.
Ancient City of Nessebar (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4245
Bulgaria, Lack of a Management Plan  Urban development pressure  Lack of an urban master plan and of a conservation master plan of monuments and archaeological sites  Illegal constructions  Housing Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management Systems/Management plan Marine transport infrastructure ,On 26 February 2021, the State Party submitted a report on the state of ...
State of Conservation Score 0.454154 Date 06/2021
19868.
Banc d'Arguin National Park (State of Conservation 2023)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4329
Mauritania, Management systems/management plan: Lack of adequate management systems/management plan Human Resources/ Financial Resources: Insufficient management capacity and resources Illegal fishing/collecting aquatic resources: Illegal fishing and Mechanical shellfish harvesting Marine Transport Infrastructure Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure: ...
State of Conservation Score 0.454154 Date 07/2023
19869.
Garamba National Park (State of Conservation 2024)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4569
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Armed conflict and political instability Poaching by nationals and trans-border armed groups Inappropriate management capabilities to address the poaching crisis (resolved) Lack of management plan Probable extinction of the northern white rhinoceros subspecies within the property Artisanal mining ,No report had been provided by the State ...
State of Conservation Score 0.454154 Date 07/2024
19870.
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Solomon Islands
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5416
Bauro Highlands of Makira-Ulawa Province - S10 38 E161 54 Mt. Maetambe region of Choiseul Province - S7 08 E156 57 Central caldera forests of Kolombangara of Western Province - S7 58 E157 4 Mt. Popomanaseu region of Guadalcanal Province - S9 42 E159 56 Mixed Cultural/Natural Property : The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Solomon Islands property is a natural serial site ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.43885756 Date 12/2008
19871.
The historic ensemble of Dhamnar
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6736
The Dhamnar caves are located on a hill near the village of Dhamnar spread across a span of 5.2 hectares. Dhamnar village is in the Mandsaur district of the state of Madhya pradesh, India. Mandsaur village, formerly known as Dasapura is located 22 km from the location of the caves. This rock cut site consists of a total of 51 caves of varying sizes carved into the laterite ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.42644835 Date 08/2024
19872.
Henderson Island (State of Conservation 2010)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/490
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,Invasive species,On 1 February 2010, a report detailing the state of conservation of Henderson Island was submitted by the State Party. The report provides an overview of the implementation of the invasive rat eradication scheme, the planned ranger appointment, and also briefly describes the status of additional ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2010
19873.
Iguazu National Park (State of Conservation 2010)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/545
Argentina,a) Proposed development of hydropower dams; b) Illegal logging and hunting; c) Uncoordinated developments; d) Lack of transboundary cooperation; e) Lack of sustainable financing; f) Problems associated with public use; g) Lack of a comprehensive public use plan.  ,On 29 December 2009, the State Party submitted a report (in Spanish) on the state of ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2010
19874.
Complex of Hué Monuments (State of Conservation 2009)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/685
Viet Nam,a) Development of the road infrastructure and modern constructions in and around the Citadel; b) Urban infrastructure of Hué and its surroundings. ,By Decision 31 COM 7B.75, adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007), the World Heritage Committee requested the State Party to give urgent consideration to the recommendations of the 2006 mission and ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 05/2009
19875.
Macquarie Island (State of Conservation 2008)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/811
Australia,Invasive Species,The State Party provided the requested copy of the Plan for the Eradication of Rabbits and Rodents on Sub Antarctic Macquarie Island to the World Heritage Centre in August 2007. The plan, which is based on New Zealand experience in successfully eradicating rabbits and rodents from similar sub Antarctic islands, recommends a two-phased approach: ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 05/2008
19876.
Vredefort Dome (State of Conservation 2008)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/889
South Africa,The following threats were identified at the time of inscription of the property on the World Heritage List: a) Theft and vandalism; b) Pollution of the Vaal River; c) Lack of tourism management, particularly access. ,The joint World Heritage Centre / IUCN mission to Vredefort Dome was carried out from 28 April to 3 May 2008 in accordance with the World ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2008
19877.
Pitons Management Area (State of Conservation 2008)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/904
Saint Lucia,Development pressures associated with tourism and housing,The State Party provided its report on 10 May 2008, thus limiting the ability to consider information presented therein. The State Party provided a copy of a newly completed Soufrière Region Integrated Development Plan (the plan) in March 2008. The plan includes a detailed analysis of the ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2008
19878.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (State of Conservation 2006)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/1143
Philippines,a) Excess exploitation of marine resources; b) Illegal and destructive fishing.,The State of Conservation report submitted by the State Party (23 March 2006) provides a detailed account of the progress made by the Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board (TPAMB) since the last report in 2004. In respond to problems associated to illegal fishing in the property ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2006
19879.
City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto (State of Conservation 2005)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/1326
Italy,Construction project of a Highway extension in the vicinity of Villa Saraceno; uncontrolled construction development in the Veneto region,On 1 February 2005 the State Party transmitted a first Technical Report to the World Heritage Centre.  In this report, the Italian Ministry of Culture, made the following observations, with respect to the Committee’s ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2005
19880.
Coro and its Port (State of Conservation 2005)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/1352
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of),Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; Lack of adequate management, planning and conservation mechanisms.,In August 2002, a joint UNESCO-ICOMOS reactive monitoring mission was undertaken to Coro and its Port to assess its management and state of conservation. The mission concluded that there ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2005
19881.
Historic Areas of Istanbul (State of Conservation 2018)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3743
Türkiye, Commercial development Ground/underground transport infrastructure Low impact research/monitoring activities Management systems/management plan Loss of integrity and authenticity: decay and loss of Ottoman/vernacular architecture ,On 31 January 2018, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation, which is available at ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 05/2018
19882.
Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia (State of Conservation 2019)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3877
Micronesia (Federated States of), Lack of legal framework (legislation LB392 not yet passed and implementated) Management system not extended enough Lack of a risk preparedness strategy as well as of a comprehensive tourism strategy into the management plan Need to remove silt from the waterways without jeopardizing possible cultural layers on the sea floor ,A joint World ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 05/2019
19883.
Historic Centre of Vienna (State of Conservation 2019)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3879
Austria, Housing: High-rise construction projects in Central Vienna (proposed Vienna Ice-Skating Club – Intercontinental Hotel – Vienna Konzerthaus project) Proposed new developments, including the Wien Museum and the Winterthur Building Legal framework: Lack of effectiveness of the overall governance of the property Legal framework: Lack of appropriateness of planning ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2019
19884.
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4012
Libya, Illegal Activities Desertification Flooding (issue resolved) Conflict situation Deterioration of the stone masonry Sand covering certain areas of the property Graffiti and fires Discharge of domestic wastewater at the west of the property (issue resolved) ,On 6 February 2020, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report and an updated version on 11 ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19885.
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4032
Central African Republic, Insecurity and porosity of borders Poaching Artisanal mining Transboundary transhumance and illegal grazing Illegal fishing Illegal occupation of the property Lack of protection and management measures ,On 3 April 2020, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, available ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19886.
Timbuktu (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4052
Mali, Occupation of the property by armed groups Lack of management structure at the site (problem resolved in 2019) Armed conflict ,On 28 January 2020, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report (available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1139/documents/), providing the following information in response to Decision 43 COM 7A.55 of the Committee: The ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19887.
Royal Palaces of Abomey (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4058
Benin, Absence of a national legislative mechanism for the protection of cultural heritage (issue resolved in 2007, but significant again in 2020) Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components (issue resolved in 2007, but significant again in 2020) Lack and loss of documentation on the site (issue resolved in 2007, but significant again in ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19888.
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4088
Pakistan, Housing; Land conversion (Encroachments and urban pressure) Management systems/management plan (Inadequate management mechanisms; lack of definition of boundaries of the Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens) Legal framework (Incomplete legislation) Financial resources (Lack of sufficient financial resources to implement management mechanisms) Underground transport ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19889.
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4089
Pakistan, Deliberate destruction of heritage Earthquake Erosion and siltation/ deposition Housing Illegal activities Land conversion Management activities Management systems/ management plan Other climate change impacts Solid waste Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin II tomb ,On 27 January 2020, and 1 February 2021, the State ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19890.
Greater Blue Mountains Area (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4174
Australia, Air transport infrastructure (construction of the Western Sydney Airport) Mining Water infrastructure (proposed raising of the Warragamba Dam wall) ,Following significant bushfires that affected the property, the State Party submitted reports on the impacts of the bushfires on the property on 22 January and 23 April 2020 respectively. On 18 December 2020, the ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19891.
Historic Centre of Lima (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4257
Peru, Fires in 1998 and 2001 (issue resolved) Management systems/ management plan (formalization of the procedures to set up a Management Coordination Unit to implement the Strategic Plan; revision of the Master and Strategic Plans) Housing New development projects within the Historic Centre including urban transportation systems (Corredor Segregado and subway system) and ...
State of Conservation Score 0.42644835 Date 06/2021
19892.
Hôpital Notre-Dame à La Rose - Lessines
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6399
L’Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose a été fondé en 1242 par Alix de Rosoit à Lessines, cité drapière florissante à cette époque. Sa vocation est d’accueillir les indigents et les pèlerins. Il est confié aux bons soins d’une congrégation religieuse chargée également de prier pour le salut de la fondatrice et de sa famille. L’hôpital jouera son rôle de maison d’hospitalité jusque ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.41293383 Date 03/2019
19893.
L’œuvre architecturale d’Henry van de Velde
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5356
L'œuvre architecturale d'Henry van de Velde constitue une source essentielle de l'art moderne. Elle est le fruit d'une énorme activité créatrice, poursuivie de manière quasi ininterrompue depuis ses débuts, comme jeune peintre au cercle belge d'avant-garde les XX, en 1888, jusqu'aux prestigieuses commissions de constructions publiques des années ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.41293383 Date 08/2008
19894.
Salines de Pedra de Lume
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6106
L'île de Sal, appartenant au groupe des îles du appelées « Barlovento », a été découverte en 1460 par les portugais. Sal est resté inhabité jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIe siècle en raison de son aridité extrême et a été utilisé de façon sporadique pour le pâturage, la pêche et l'extraction du sel. La saline est située dans la partie nord-est de l'île comprenant une zone de 40 ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.40192866 Date 03/2016
19895.
Naganeupseong, Town Fortress and Village
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5598
Naganeupseong, a historic village located in the Southwest province of Korea, is noted for its well-preserved cultural landscape and traditional lifestyle continued from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Known as a former administrative town, stretching over Dongnae-ri, Namnae-ri and Seonae-ri in Nagan-myeon, Suncheon City of Jeollanam-do Province, the folk village has ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.40192866 Date 11/2011
19896.
Caričin Grad – Iustiniana Prima, archaeological site
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5539
Background The fortified settlement at Caričin Grad is located in south-east Serbia, on the slopes of Mount Radan, descending towards the Leskovac valley, away from any major roads, in the Pusta Reka valley. The first archaeological excavations of Tsaritsin Grad began in 1912 and have been going on to the present day. Based upon the obtained results and historic sources, ...
Tentative Lists Score 0.40192866 Date 04/2010
19897.
Vredefort Dome (State of Conservation 2011)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/314
South Africa,a) Theft and vandalism; b) Pollution of the Vaal River; c) Lack of tourism management, particularly access. ,On 1 February 2011, a report on the state of conservation of the property was submitted by the State Party. The report gives a clear overview of the implementation of the 2008 reactive monitoring mission recommendations. From 10 to 14 September ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2011
19898.
Old Towns of Djenné (State of Conservation 2010)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/561
Mali,a) No management and conservation plan; b) Pressure from urban development; c) Deterioration of dwellings; d) Waste disposal problems; e) Encroachment of the archaeological sites.,In response to Decision 32 COM 7B.50, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, on 22 March 2010. This report provides information of progress achieved in the fields of ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2010
19899.
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor (State of Conservation 2009)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/710
Montenegro,a) Earthquake damage b) Lack of management planning/system c) Inadequate legal system d) Accelerated urban development and urban pressure e) Proposed major bridge at Verige f) Lack of buffer zone –requested since 2003,The main reason for the 2008 joint World Heritage Centre /ICOMOS mission was to consider the impact of the proposed Verige bridge across the ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2009
19900.
Works of Antoni Gaudí (State of Conservation 2009)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/714
Spain,Construction of a high-speed train tunnel next to Sagrada Familia,It is considered that the development of a large public infrastructure, the high-speed train tunnel, could threaten the structural stability of the Church of Sagrada Familia. The World Heritage Committee at its 32nd session (Quebec City, 2008) requested that the State Party halt the construction of the ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2009
19901.
Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls (State of Conservation 2008)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/808
Zambia,Zimbabwe, Project to construct a dam across the gorge (issue resolved);  Unplanned tourism development; Uncontrolled urban development driven by population increase; Invasive species; Pollution (water, air and visual); Reduced water flows over the falls due to drought and/or upstream hydropower production.  ,On 1st February 2008, the States Parties of Zambia and ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2008
19902.
Iguazu National Park (State of Conservation 2008)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/898
Argentina,a) Proposed development of hydropower dams; b) Uncoordinated developments; c) Lack of transboundary cooperation; d) Lack of sustainable financing; e) Problems associated with public use; f) Lack of a comprehensive public use plan. ,As requested by Decision 31 COM 7B.38, the State Party of Argentina provided on 19 March 2008 an invitation in coordination ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2008
19903.
Historic Areas of Istanbul (State of Conservation 2015)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3298
Türkiye, Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas) Quality of repairs and reconstruction of the Roman and Byzantine Walls and associated palace structures, including Tekfur Saray and the "Anemas Dungeon" (Blachernae Palace) Development and absence of a ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2015
19904.
Lake Baikal (State of Conservation 2018)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3756
Russian Federation, Gas and oil pipeline project across the World Heritage property in 2006 (issue resolved) Management systems/ management plan (lack of adequate management system) Legal framework (uncertain legal protection) Pollution Illegal activities (timber harvesting, construction on the lake shore, sale of land) Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation (tourism ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 05/2018
19905.
East Rennell (State of Conservation 2019)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/3838
Solomon Islands, Changes to oceanic waters Commercial hunting Fishing/collecting aquatic resources (Over-exploitation of coconut crab and other marine resources) Forestry/wood production, Logging Invasive/alien terrestrial species Storms Mining Management systems/management plans (Management planning and administration of the property) Legal framework ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2019
19906.
Simien National Park (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4133
Ethiopia, Road construction through the property Power transmission line affecting exceptional natural beauty and conditions of integrity Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Agricultural encroachment at the borders of the property and crop cultivation in the property Growing resource-dependent, economically poor population around the ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2021
19907.
Banc d'Arguin National Park (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4139
Mauritania, Management systems/management plan: Lack of adequate management systems/management plan Human Resources/ Financial Resources: Insufficient management capacity and resources Illegal fishing/collecting aquatic resources: Illegal fishing and Mechanical shellfish harvesting Marine Transport Infrastructure Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure: ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2021
19908.
Socotra Archipelago (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4140
Yemen, Management systems / management plan Legal frameworks Governance Buildings and development Ground transport infrastructure: road network Biological resource use/modification Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species: absence of adequate biosecurity measures to avoid the introduction of invasive alien species Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2021
19909.
Island of Saint-Louis (State of Conservation 2021)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/soc/4183
Senegal, Lack of a site manager (Issue resolved) Lack of monitoring and control mechanism Lack of a conservation and management plan (existence of a Safeguarding and Enhancement Plan serving as a Conservation and Management Plan) New constructions, architectural modifications and urban projects affecting authenticity and integrity Inappropriate housing ...
State of Conservation Score 0.40192866 Date 06/2021
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