State of Conservation
142
Reports
142
Properties concerned
82
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2003close
Date end:2003close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2003 | Housing, | No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2003 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations |
Yes |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2003 | Desertification, Governance, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2003 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2003 | Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2003 | Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2003 | Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2003 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, | No |
bru na boinne - archaeological ensemble of the bend of the boyneBrú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne | ireland Ireland | 2003 | Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2003 | Financial resources,
Land conversion,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
Yes |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2003 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major linear utilities, | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2003 | Wind, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali Mali | 2003 | Drought,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe famine facing Bandiagara and massive selling of cultural objects |
No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2003 | Housing, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2003 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2003 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2003 | Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several elements of the World Heritage site in a serious condition; Fire |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2003 | Oil and gas, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2003 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2003 | Human resources, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2003 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2003 | Crop production, Housing, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2003 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Weakening of the foundations by the vegetation |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2003 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2003 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | Yes |
garden kingdom of dessau-worlitzGarden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz | germany Germany | 2003 | Flooding, Marine transport infrastructure, Surface water pollution, | No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Commercial development, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2003 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Rapid economic development |
No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 2003 | Commercial development, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2003 | Earthquake,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Civil unrest,
Governance,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of a unique and severely degraded cultural landscape |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Commercial development,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire in December 2002 |
No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2003 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2003 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2003 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Flooding, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2003 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide, Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2003 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2003 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2003 | Air pollution,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china China | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
isimangaliso wetland parkiSimangaliso Wetland Park | south africa South Africa | 2003 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2003 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) | italy Italy | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, | No |
jesuit missions of la santisima trinidad de paraná and jesus de tavarangueJesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue | paraguay Paraguay | 2003 | Financial resources, Human resources, Industrial areas, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) | argentina,brazil Argentina Brazil |
2003 | Financial resources, Human resources, Industrial areas, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador El Salvador | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Mining, War, | Yes |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 2003 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the structures |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Site in a state of quasi-total abandon and greatly degraded |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2003 | Housing, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2003 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Oil and gas,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Continuing decline of the Baikal Seal population |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments | slovakia Slovakia | 2003 | Quarrying, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2003 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2003 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2003 | Air transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 2003 | Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: partial covering of the Oued Boukhrareb |
No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2003 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2003 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Flooding,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 2003 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount emei scenic area, including leshan giant buddha scenic areaMount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area | china China | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Fire (widlfires),
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled forest land excisions, in the Mount Hombe and Ragat blocks |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2003 | Civil unrest, Commercial hunting, Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
nahanni national parkNahanni National Park | canada Canada | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to take appropriate measures for the effective protection of the cultural landscape |
Yes |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2003 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, War, | Yes |
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2003 | Housing, | No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Housing, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 2003 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2003 | Housing, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2003 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2003 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities |
No |
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain | spain Spain | 2003 | Water infrastructure, | No |
royal hill of ambohimangaRoyal Hill of Ambohimanga | madagascar Madagascar | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property |
No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2003 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsustainable resource use practices |
Yes |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Air transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing energy demands of the tourist industry |
No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2003 | Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2003 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sian ka'anSian Ka'an | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2003 | Financial resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2003 | Financial resources,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2003 | Human resources, Illegal activities, 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 | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2003 | Civil unrest, Commercial hunting, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Subsistence hunting, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2003 | Housing,
Human resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park | philippines Philippines | 2003 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems ; Need to give more importance to the wealth of the archaeological heritage and of the natural coastal landscape |
No |
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2003 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Volcanic eruption, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Major linear utilities, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
w-arly-pendjari complexW-Arly-Pendjari Complex | benin,burkina faso,niger Burkina Faso Benin Niger |
2003 | Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan Azerbaijan | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Housing, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada Canada | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Wildlife infection and transmission to domestic stock |
Yes |
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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.