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Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2023 Human resources, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2021 Human resources, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2019 Human resources, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2018 Human resources, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2017 Human resources, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2003 Human resources,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations
 Yes
asante traditional buildingsAsante Traditional Buildings ghana Ghana 1996 Human resources, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2023 Human resources, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2021 Human resources, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2019 Human resources, No
bwindi impenetrable national parkBwindi Impenetrable National Park uganda Uganda 2001 Human resources, No
bwindi impenetrable national parkBwindi Impenetrable National Park uganda Uganda 2000 Human resources, No
bwindi impenetrable national parkBwindi Impenetrable National Park uganda Uganda 1999 Human resources, No
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2003 Human resources, No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2023 Human resources,
Other Threats: Soils salinity
 No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2021 Human resources,
Other Threats: Soils salinity
 No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2011 Human resources,
Other Threats: soils salinity
 No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils
 No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils
 No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2006 Human resources,
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils
 Yes
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2003 Human resources, Yes
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda gabon Gabon 2017 Human resources, No
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda gabon Gabon 2015 Human resources, No
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda gabon Gabon 2014 Human resources, No
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda gabon Gabon 2013 Human resources, No
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2013 Human resources, Yes
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2012 Human resources, Yes
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2010 Human resources, Yes
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Human resources, Yes
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Human resources, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2021 Human resources, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2017 Human resources, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 Human resources, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2013 Human resources, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2011 Human resources,
Other Threats: risk of collapse of historic building
 No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of historic buildings;
 No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial
 No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2006 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Building threatened to collapseb) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2023 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2021 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2018 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2014 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2012 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2010 Human resources,
Other Threats: b) Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse
 No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1994 Human resources,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
 No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2011 Human resources,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
 No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2010 Human resources,
Other Threats: f) Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants;
 No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants;
 No
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Human resources, Yes
khami ruins national monumentKhami Ruins National Monument zimbabwe Zimbabwe 1996 Human resources,
Other Threats: Need for structural stabilization and repair of collapsed sections of walls
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2011 Human resources,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2010 Human resources,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate sewerage, waste disposal, and overall infrastructure, and risk to limited fresh water supplies; Fire
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2008 Human resources,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2006 Human resources, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2005 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of law enforcement
No
lower valley of the awashLower Valley of the Awash ethiopia Ethiopia 1996 Human resources, No
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2009 Human resources, Yes
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2008 Human resources, Yes
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2007 Human resources, Yes
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2006 Human resources,
Other Threats: Transhumance
 Yes
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2003 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2023 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2021 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2019 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2018 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2017 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2016 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2015 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2014 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2013 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2012 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2011 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2010 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2009 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2008 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2007 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2006 Human resources, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2003 Human resources, Yes
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Human resources, Yes
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2009 Human resources,
Other Threats: d) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation including lack of preventive maintenance funding and programminge) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage
 No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site
 No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2006 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of sit
 No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2005 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation ; b) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage; c) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site
 No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2004 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2003 Human resources,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities
 No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2016 Human resources, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2014 Human resources, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2012 Human resources, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2009 Human resources, No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: Degradation of buffer zone
 No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2006 Human resources,
Other Threats: Degradation of buffer zone
 No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2005 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Anti-personnel mines infestation in the park; b) Degradation of lands around the park
 No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2004 Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Serious security issues (landmines); b) Fires
 Yes
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2003 Human resources,
Other Threats: Unsustainable resource use practices
 Yes
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2001 Human resources,
Other Threats: Unsustainable resource use practices
 Yes
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2000 Human resources,
Other Threats: Unsustainable resource use practices
 Yes
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 1999 Human resources, No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Human resources, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2003 Human resources, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2002 Human resources, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2001 Human resources, Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Human resources,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species; Human wildlife conflicts
 No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Human resources,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species; Human wildlife conflicts;
No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Human resources,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species; Human wildlife conflicts;
No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2003 Human resources,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
 Yes
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Human resources,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Human resources,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Human resources,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Human resources,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Human resources,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Human resources,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Human resources,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2011 Human resources, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2010 Human resources, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2008 Human resources,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures
 No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Human resources,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure
 No
tai national parkTaï National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2003 Human resources, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2003 Human resources,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques
 Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Human resources, Yes

* : 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.


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