State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2003 | Human resources,
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 | Human resources, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2002 | Human resources, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2001 | Human resources, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2003 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2002 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2001 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2000 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1999 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1998 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1997 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1996 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1995 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1994 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1993 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1993 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1992 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
asante traditional buildingsAsante Traditional Buildings | ghana Ghana | 1996 | Human resources, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2004 | Human resources, | Yes |
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 |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2003 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2002 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2001 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2000 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 1999 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 1998 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 1993 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 1996 | Human resources, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 1995 | Human resources, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 1993 | Human resources, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2003 | Human resources, | No |
delosDelos | greece Greece | 1994 | Human resources, | No |
delosDelos | greece Greece | 1992 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Adverse meteorological conditions |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2003 | Human resources, | Yes |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2004 | Human resources, | No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2003 | Human resources, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2003 | Human resources, | Yes |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Human resources, | Yes |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2004 | Human resources, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1994 | Human resources, | No |
hatraHatra | iraq Iraq | 2001 | Human resources,
Other Threats: particularly worrying state of conservation |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Human resources, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2002 | Human resources, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2001 | Human resources, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Risk of fire |
No |
historic mosque city of bagerhatHistoric Mosque City of Bagerhat | bangladesh Bangladesh | 1995 | Human resources, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 1994 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
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 | Human resources, | 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 | Human resources, | No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Human resources, | Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Human resources, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2001 | Human resources, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 1996 | Human resources, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 1995 | Human resources, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 1994 | Human resources, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 1993 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 1992 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
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 |
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 | 2003 | Human resources, | Yes |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 1995 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.); Partial collapse of a temple |
No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2003 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
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 |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors |
Yes |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2004 | Human resources, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2003 | Human resources, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Lack of infrastructure and services for small producers and potential tourism initiatives hinder sustainable economic development and are underlying causes for poverty, leading to over-exploitation of natural resources |
Yes |
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 |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany Germany | 2001 | Human resources, | No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 1995 | Human resources, | 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 |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2004 | 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 |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2003 | Human resources, | Yes |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2003 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves | slovenia Slovenia | 1998 | Human resources, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2003 | Human resources, | 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 |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Human resources,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2002 | Human resources,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 1999 | Human resources, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Human resources, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 1997 | Human resources, | 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 | 2004 | Human resources, | 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 | Human resources, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Human resources, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2004 | Human resources, | 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.