State of Conservation
26
Reports
26
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Region:
Africaclose
| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger |
2008 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Forestry /wood production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: poverty |
Yes |
| aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
| comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2008 | Civil unrest, Fire (widlfires), Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management activities, War, | Yes |
| island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique |
2008 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
| island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal |
2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
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 |
2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, War, | Yes |
| lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya |
2008 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
| manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic |
2008 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
| mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2008 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Input of excess energy, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
| mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya |
2008 | Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Community-wildlife conflict; |
No |
| mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2008 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
| niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, Translocated species, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
| okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
| old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali |
2008 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
| richtersveld cultural and botanical landscapeRichtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape | south africa South Africa |
2008 | Mining, | No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2008 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components; |
No |
| ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2008 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
| salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, War, | Yes |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2008 | Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
| simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2008 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
No |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
2008 | Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, | No |
| virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2008 | Civil unrest, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, War, | Yes |
| vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | 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.
