State of Conservation
86
Reports
63
Properties concerned
25
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2023close
Region:
Asia and the Pacificclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of clarity regarding components and buffer zone of the property |
No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2024 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2023 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 2024 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: deterioration of structures |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: deterioration of structures |
No |
baganBagan | myanmar Myanmar | 2023 | Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: |
No |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines Philippines | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2023 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
central sector of the imperial citadel of thang long - hanoiCentral Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi | viet nam Viet Nam | 2024 | No | |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2024 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2023 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
cultural landscape of bali province: the subak system as a manifestation of the tri hita karana philosophyCultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy | indonesia Indonesia | 2023 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Governance, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2024 | Changes to oceanic waters, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Storms, | Yes |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2023 | Changes to oceanic waters, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Storms, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2023 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
gondwana rainforests of australiaGondwana Rainforests of Australia | australia Australia | 2023 | Fire (widlfires), | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2024 | Changes to oceanic waters,
Ground water pollution,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Other climate change impacts,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Temperature change,
Other Threats: Grounding of ships |
No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2023 | Changes to oceanic waters,
Ground water pollution,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Other climate change impacts,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Temperature change,
Other Threats: Grounding of ships |
No |
great himalayan national park conservation areaGreat Himalayan National Park Conservation Area | india India | 2024 | Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
greater blue mountains areaGreater Blue Mountains Area | australia Australia | 2023 | Air transport infrastructure, Fire (widlfires), Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2023 | Commercial development, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Water (extraction) , | No |
gusuku sites and related properties of the kingdom of ryukyuGusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu | japan Japan | 2024 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
gusuku sites and related properties of the kingdom of ryukyuGusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu | japan Japan | 2023 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2024 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, Surface water pollution, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2023 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hill forts of rajasthanHill Forts of Rajasthan | india India | 2023 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Industrial areas,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Other Threats: Vulnerabilities of certain individual structures within the forts requiring short-term conservation actions |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2023 | Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2024 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2023 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic city of ahmadabadHistoric City of Ahmadabad | india India | 2023 | Commercial development, Housing, Human resources, Low impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2023 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Flooding,
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 tomb |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Flooding,
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 tomb |
No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2024 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Termite attacks on wooden beams, and salinity in walls impacting on ceramic tiles |
No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2023 | Management activities, | No |
jaipur city, rajasthanJaipur City, Rajasthan | india India | 2023 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kaeng krachan forest complexKaeng Krachan Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kakatiya rudreshwara (ramappa) temple, telanganaKakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | india India | 2024 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kakatiya rudreshwara (ramappa) temple, telanganaKakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | india India | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2024 | Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2023 | Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2023 | Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Solid waste,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Disappearance of Siberian cranes |
No |
komodo national parkKomodo National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2023 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
landscapes of dauriaLandscapes of Dauria | mongolia Mongolia | 2023 | Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2024 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2023 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2024 | Air pollution, Commercial development, Housing, Industrial areas, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2023 | Air pollution, Commercial development, Housing, Industrial areas, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2024 | Crop production, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Water infrastructure, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2023 | Crop production, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Military training, Water infrastructure, | No |
mausoleum of khoja ahmed yasawiMausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi | kazakhstan Kazakhstan | 2023 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2023 | Housing, Management activities, Underground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2024 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2023 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mountain railways of indiaMountain Railways of India | india India | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2024 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2023 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2024 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2023 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
phoenix islands protected areaPhoenix Islands Protected Area | kiribati Kiribati | 2024 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Other Threats: Degradation of seamounts |
No |
phoenix islands protected areaPhoenix Islands Protected Area | kiribati Kiribati | 2023 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2023 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Pests,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings; General deterioration of the Golden Temple |
No |
royal tombs of the joseon dynastyRoyal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2024 | Commercial development, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
royal tombs of the joseon dynastyRoyal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2023 | Air pollution,
Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Input of excess energy,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Mining,
Other climate change impacts,
Quarrying,
Solid waste,
Subsistence wild plant collection,
Other Threats: Human-wildlife conflict |
No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
shiretokoShiretoko | japan Japan | 2023 | Aquaculture, Hyper-abundant species, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Water infrastructure, | No |
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor | china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan China Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan |
2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
sites of japan’s meiji industrial revolution: iron and steel, shipbuilding and coal miningSites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining | japan Japan | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: |
No |
temple zone of sambor prei kuk, archaeological site of ancient ishanapuraTemple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura | cambodia Cambodia | 2023 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of some temples |
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 | india,japan India Japan |
2023 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2023 | Changes to oceanic waters,
Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Pollution of marine waters,
Storms,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Need for an assessment of cumulative impacts on the property via a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2023 | Commercial hunting,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2024 | Air transport infrastructure,
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Condition of historic buildings requiring physical conservation works; Need for urban design guidelines |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2023 | Governance, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
trang an landscape complexTrang An Landscape Complex | viet nam Viet Nam | 2023 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
trans-iranian railwayTrans-Iranian Railway | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2024 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | Yes |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2023 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | Yes |
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 | 2024 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | 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 | 2023 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
western tien-shanWestern Tien-Shan | kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan,uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan Uzbekistan |
2023 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | 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.