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421.
Sao Tome,In the framework of the UNESCO Capacity Building Project for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which aims to reinforce capacities for the conservation of World Heritage and the sustainable development of local communities, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the National Commission of Sao Tome and Principe have organized a national strategic workshop that is ...
422.
Istanbul Congress Centre, Salle Yıldız 1, Turkey,On the occasion of the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee, the Europe and North America unit is organizing a side event for Focal Points in the region to exchange on follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting.
The Helsinki Action Plan Monitoring Survey will be presented at the side event. This ...
423.
Yerevan, Republic of Armenia,Regional Thematic Expert Consultation meeting on sustainable management of World Heritage properties of Religious Interest focused on Eastern Europe
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia in cooperation with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO will organize and host a Regional Thematic ...
424.
Russian Federation,a) Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov;
b) Ongoing and accelerated urban development pressures,Current conservation issues
At its 32nd (Quebec City, 2008) and 33rd (Seville, 2009) sessions, the World Heritage Committee requested the State Party to submit a state of conservation report for the property. In addition, requests were ...
425.
Russian Federation,
Quality of new design projects in the inscribed zone;
High-rise development ;
Confusion over definition and extent of inscribed property and its buffer zones.
,On 31 January 2014, the State Party submitted a detailed state of conservation report that addressed the progress made in the implementation of the World Heritage Committee Decision adopted at ...
426.
UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee have issued new guidance for assessing impacts from projects that could potentially affect the planet’s most precious heritage places. Designed specifically for heritage management institutions, governments and project developers, it aims to help find the best possible solutions to meet both conservation ...
427.
Latvia,a) High-rise building projects located in the buffer zone threating the visual integrity of the property;
b) Regulations for building permissions and guidelines for new construction projects within Riga and its buffer zone,The State Party’s report, prepared by the Latvian State Inspection for Heritage Protection, dated 20 December 2007 responds to the request ...
428.
The Rapid Response Facility has made an emergency grant to Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help tackle the continuing elephant poaching crisis there. Over 215 elephants have been killed in the past 18 months, and the park’s elephant population is now estimated to have fallen to between 1,100-1,400 individuals. If the poaching continues ...
429.
First technical mission to the Jesuit Missions of Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesus de Tavarangue to launch risk management project
In the framework of the project "Design and implementation of the Risk Management Plan for the Jesuit Missions of Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesus de Tavarangue, World Heritage site in Paraguay", financed by the Netherlands ...
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Mauritius,,In January 2010, the World Heritage Centre was informed of repetitive demolition of historic buildings within the buffer zone. Amongst the most important buildings were the Merchant Navy Club buildings, one of the oldest buildings, built in 1850.
On 9 April 2010, the World Heritage Centre wrote to the State Party expressing its concerns and requesting a ...
431.
Canada,Petroleum exploration in the vicinity of the World Heritage property,On 31 January 2014, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/419/documents/. The State Party reports the following:
Parks Canada has contributed to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Western Newfoundland ...
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Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Lack of a comprehensive management plan; (issue resolved)
The boundaries of the property inscribed on an emergency basis were not aligned with the written text of the original Nomination File; (issue resolved)
Development pressure related to the post-disaster reconstruction process
,On 18 March 2015, the State Party submitted a detailed state of ...
433.
Sevilla, Spain,Provisional Programme
Part 1:Welcome (14:30 - 14:35)
Session 1.1: Welcome by the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee
Part 2:Statement of Outstanding Universal Value (14:35 - 15:00)
Session 2.1: Format of the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value
Part One: Format of the SoOUV and examples of SoOUV, problems in developing SoOUV for existing sites, ...
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From the 20 to the 23 September 2004, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre organised an international seminar involving official representatives and experts in the area of Archaeology in the Caribbean for the identification of Archaeological sites in the Caribbean for potential inscription on the World Heritage List, in Fort-de-France, Martinique. The results of the seminar ...
435.
Considering that the sky is the common heritage of all humanity, as well as recognizing the need to identify and reinforce the ties that exist between religious / sacred traditions and knowledge of the universe, that illustrate in many places the close relationship between spirituality, the skyscape and sacred places, experts from 18 States Parties from around the world ...
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Canada,,On 4 February 2013 the World Heritage Centre contacted the State Party in reference to information received on plans for directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing by the Shoal Point Energy company in community enclaves surrounded by the World Heritage property. The World Heritage Centre indicated concerns that these exploratory activities could threaten the ...
437.
Chile,,In February 2012, information was received by the World Heritage Centre on the construction of a shopping mall, in the vicinity of the Castro Church, a component part of the inscribed serial property. In conformity with Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines, technical information was requested from the State Party on 8 March 2012. The State Party submitted the ...
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Russian Federation,
Gradual changes to the urban fabric: construction and restoration projects;
Inappropriate urban development;
Major changes to the property’s skyline through the construction of the new Cathedral of the Assumption;
High rise projects;
Management system.
,The State Party has not submitted a state of conservation report. The ICOMOS reactive ...
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Saudi Arabia,Threats identified at the time of inscritpion of the property:
Management system not in place
Projects and development work with the potential to impact the authenticity of the property
High rate of decay of the historic houses
,On 24 November 2015, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, which is available at: ...
440.
WHC/17/41.COM/8B.Add
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WHC/17/41.COM/8B.Add.2.Rev
442.
Afghanistan,
Political instability
Inclination of the Minaret
Lack of management plan
Illicit excavations and looting
,By 26 April 2010, the State Party had not submitted a progress report on the implementation of the corrective measures, nor a draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value including the conditions of integrity and authenticity, as requested by the World ...
443.
Afghanistan,a) Political instability
b) Inclination of the Minaret
c) Lack of management plan
d) Illicit excavations and looting,The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam was inscribed on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2002. In April 2007, the property sustained damage to the gabion walls on the Hari Rud River side from flash ...
444.
,Thanks to the generous funding from the UNESCO/Netherlands Funds-in-Trust, “Masterclass on Sustainable Development & World Heritage Conservation in Bangladesh” will be organised by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France) and the UNESCO Dhaka Office, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry ...
445.
Africa is underrepresented on the World Heritage List, particularly concerning archaeological sites. This is why it is important to assist countries in the preparation of nominations.
In a territory approximately 350 km long and 100 km wide, on either side of the border separating Gambia and Senegal, there is a series of megalithic sites characterised by four major types ...
446.
Azerbaijan,
Changing urban fabric due to the demolition of buildings and uncontrolled construction within the Walled City (issue resolved)
Overall lack of any management system and in particular insufficient coordination between the national and municipal authorities (issue resolved)
Absence of a comprehensive management plan that addresses conservation problems, urban ...
447.
Earlier this week, the Government of Belize adopted its first Integrated Coastal Zone management plan—a blueprint for sustainable use of its rich marine resources. The plan’s endorsement is a second major step forward in meeting the conditions of the Desired State of Conservation for the Removal of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System from the List of World Heritage in ...
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Mount Kenya, Kenya, 19-23 April 2004
Event
The 4-day program included, besides an official opening, thematic presentations by resource persons from the Kenya National Museums, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Kenyan National Commission and by the World Heritage Centre. All thematic presentations were accompanied by skills development activities based on the various chapters ...
449.
Panama,a) Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the outstanding universal value of the property;
b) Conflicting interests of different stakeholders in regard to the use, management and conservation of the historic centre;
c) Limited capacity for the rehabilitation and maintenance of historic structures;
d) Deficiencies in the implementation of the ...
450.
Russian Federation,a) Quality of new design projects in the inscribed zone;
b) Confusion over definition and extent of inscribed zone and buffer zone;,Although the World Heritage Committee, at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007), requested the State Party to submit a state of conservation report, the State Party only submitted a set of maps. No information was provided ...
451.
Indonesia,a) Mining;
b) Security limitations;
c) Development threats;
d) Exploitation of marine resources;
e) Absence of a co-ordinating agency;
f) Absence of a finalized strategic management plan;
g) Park boundaries not physically demarcated;
h) Inadequate financing. ,The State Party submitted a report on 1 February 2008 on the management of the property, and the threats ...
452.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of),,With the aim of making an evaluation of the state of the property and identifying priorities for future projects, the Government of Japan, at the invitation of the State Party, sent an exploratory mission in August 2002, which included Japanese and international experts, as well as representatives from UNESCO and the Bolivian authorities. ...
453.
Russian Federation,Lack of an overall management system ,The State Party provided a comprehensive state of conservation report on 1 February 2011. It informed the World Heritage Centre that a Federal Law on the transfer of State or Municipal properties of religious origin to religious organizations had been approved by the President of the Russian Federation in 2010. While ...
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Chile,
Extremely fragile nature of the industrial buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction
Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years as well as vandalism at the property
Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the ...
455.
Sri Lanka,
Commercial development
Illegal activities
Management systems/ management plan
Marine transport infrastructure
,On 9 December 2022 the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/451/documents/. Progress in a number of conservation issues addressed by the Committee at its previous sessions is ...
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Senegal,
Poaching, capture and relocation of wildlife;
Drying up of ponds, and invasive species;
Illegal logging;
Livestock grazing;
Road construction project;
Potential dam construction;
Potential mining exploration and exploitation.
,The report submitted by the State Party on 4 January 2013 on the state of conservation of the property provides information on the ...
457.
WHC/21/44.COM/8
458.
WHC/16/40.COM/8B.Add
459.
WHC/21/44.COM/8B.Add
460.
Malaysia,,The property of Melaka and George Town: Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee at its 32nd session in July 2008 (Quebec City, Canada). At the time of inscription, the World Heritage Committee asked the State Party to: submit a comprehensive conservation plan dealing with all the buildings ...
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Germany,a) Urban development pressure through high-rise building project impacting on the visual integrity of the Cathedral as a landmark;
b) Lack of buffer zone.,Buffer zone:
The State Party of Germany, in its letter dated 30 January 2008 provided the World Heritage Centre with a map of a buffer zone, as requested by the World Heritage Committee. It covers the east bank ...
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Spain,Infrastructure project for a high-speed train tunnel ,On 1 February 2013, Spain submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property providing information concerning the tunnel and possible vibrations caused by high speed trains near the Casa Milà and the Sagrada Familia. The Spanish Railway Infrastructure Administration (ADIF) has confirmed ...
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,The World Heritage Centre is organising a series of online training sessions to accompany States Parties in Asia and the Pacific as they carry out the Third Cycle of Periodic Reporting.
This session is dedicated to Outstanding Universal Value & Attributes (Section II, Chapter 3 of the questionnaire) and focus on the following:
Review of the definition of OUV, its ...
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Brazil,a) Urban pressure that may affect the original city plan (Plano Piloto) that warranted inscription in the World Heritage List;
b) Lack of a Master Plan.,The State Party submitted a state of conservation report on 1 February 2011 which only partially addresses issues raised in prior decisions of the World Heritage Committee.
The State Party indicates that 2010 was an ...
465.
Morocco,a) Partial abandonment of the property;
b) Gully erosion;
c) Rock falls due to erosion;
d) Increased offences in old Ksar and degradation;
e) Delays in the establishment of a technical and administrative structure responsible for the property;
f) Uncontrolled tourism and visitor pressure.,During its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007), the World Heritage Committee ...
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State of Palestine,
Absence of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value at the time of inscription
Management systems/management plan: Need of a management plan
,On 28 January 2020, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, an updated version of which was submitted on 29 January 2021. Both reports are available at ...
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Côte d'Ivoire,a) Conflict and political instability;
b) Lack of management control and access;
c) Poaching;
d) Encroachment: human occupation and agricultural pressure;
e) Bush fires.,Comoé National Park was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2003 following the loss of control by the State Party over the property as a result of the political situation in ...
468.
The World Heritage Centre has taken due note of concerns expressed by numerous citizens and NGOs regarding the recent agreement signed between Seychelles and India to establish a naval base on Assumption Island, located some 27 km from Aldabra Atoll World Heritage property (Seychelles). UNESCO appreciates the commitment of these stakeholders to the safeguarding of this ...
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Peru,a) Delays in reviewing the Master Plan and developing detailed yearly operational plans, and inadequate budgetary support for effective implementation;
b) No evaluation of transport options, related geological studies, or the impact of bus traffic on increasing the risk of landslides;
c) Lack of impact studies related to the carrying capacity of the Citadel and Inca ...
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,According to the latest IUCN World Heritage Outlook, 75 percent of the 50 UNESCO marine World Heritage sites are threatened by invasive alien species.
This month's online meeting with marine World Heritage managers will highlight the latest innovations in prevention and eradication of invasive alien species.
Invasive alien species often result in drastic habitat changes ...
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The Stein Valley is an intact, well-documented associative cultural landscape of great significance to the Nlaka’pamux. This protected wilderness area contains spectacular scenery and outstanding cultural and spiritual values. Transitioning from the dry interior to the wetter Coastal Mountains, the valley encompasses diverse ecological zones, including open pine forests, ...
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Germany,a) Noise pollution and traffic increase;
b) Potential impacts by Rhine crossing project.,On 20 January 2011, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report addressing the recommendation of the World Heritage Committee at its 34th session (Brasilia, 2010) that any proposed bridge development should be considered within the context of an overall Master Plan ...
473.
Iran (Islamic Republic of),a) Lack of comprehensive management plan;
b) The boundaries of the property inscribed on an emergency basis were not aligned with the written text of the original Nomination File;
c) Development pressures related to the post-disaster reconstruction process ;,The World Heritage Centre received a comprehensive state of conservation report from the ...
474.
Egypt,a) Raise of the underground water level (Luxor, Karnak);
b) Risks of flooding (Valleys of Kings and Queens);
c) Absence of a defined protection perimeter for the property and of a buffer zone;
d) Absence of a comprehensive Management Plan;
e) Major infrastructure projects taking place or scheduled;
f) Uncontrolled urban development;
g) Housing and agricultural ...
475.
The urban pattern of the Historical District of St. George's consists of a planned part and an unplanned part, physically and visually partly separated by the ridge of a mountain on which the main landmarks of the town have been erected (Churchstreet) and as such has evolved as the spine of St George's.
The planned part of the town was laid out on a grid system with a ...
476.
Christchurch, New Zealand - The World Heritage Committee has removed Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin, and Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, from the List of World Heritage in Danger, recognizing progress in the two sites' state of preservation.The Palaces of Abomey, inscribed simultaneously on UNESCO's World Heritage List and on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1985, ...
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Fortified Armenian monasteries in Iran were added to the new sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List on 6 July.
The Armenian Monastic Ensembles in Iran, in the north-west of the country, consists of three monastic ensembles of the Armenian Christian faith: St Thaddeus and St Stepanos and the Chapel of Dzordzor. These edifices - the oldest of which, St ...
478.
Experts from UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and the International Council of Monuments and Sites will arrive in Pompei on 2 December to examine the state of conservation of the World Heritage site. The mission follows the destruction in early November of the Schola Armaturarum and further collapses yesterday and today, including that of a wall at the House of the ...
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In an important decision taken at the current session of the World Heritage Committee at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, the United Republic of Tanzania has stated it will reconsider its North Road project, which would have split the northern part of the Serengeti wilderness and seriously disturbed the migration patterns of animals there. The alternative is to ...
480.
The World Heritage site of East Rennell has been inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to logging that is affecting the ecosystem of the Solomon Islands’ World Heritage site.
The World Heritage Committee determined that logging is threatening the outstanding universal value of East Rennell, and asked the national authorities to ...