State of Conservation
178
Reports
178
Properties concerned
90
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2009close
Date end:2009close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aflaj irrigation systems of omanAflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman | oman Oman | 2009 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2009 | 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 |
alejandro de humboldt national parkAlejandro de Humboldt National Park | cuba Cuba | 2009 | Mining, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2009 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2009 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Financial resources,
Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the Outstanding universal value of the property |
No |
architectural, residential and cultural complex of the radziwill family at nesvizhArchitectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh | belarus Belarus | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management activities, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2009 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities. |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2009 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2009 | Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2009 | Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Alterations of the hydrological regime; b) Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france France | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue | hungary Hungary | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2009 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the joint missions |
No |
cape floral region protected areasCape Floral Region Protected Areas | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Financial resources, Fire (widlfires), Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville | spain Spain | 2009 | Housing, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2009 | Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Relative humidity, Temperature, Wind, | No |
city of bathCity of Bath | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2009 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2009 | Management activities, | No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 2009 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2009 | Air pollution, Earthquake, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2009 | Civil unrest, Crop production, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2009 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2009 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: a) Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha nichesb) Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintingse) Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions) |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Lack of conservation of parks and palaces; |
No |
danube deltaDanube Delta | romania Romania | 2009 | Localised utilities,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: b) Deepwater navigation waterway through the Bystroe mouth of the Danube River; |
No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2009 | Commercial hunting, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils |
No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany Germany | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, | Yes |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2009 | Commercial hunting, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Mining, | No |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary Austria Hungary |
2009 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, 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 | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2009 | Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: h) Educational reform not implemented |
Yes |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2009 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, | No |
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2009 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gunung mulu national parkGunung Mulu National Park | malaysia Malaysia | 2009 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Water infrastructure, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2009 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Industrial areas, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areaslack of impact studies before large-scale developments are implemented |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town |
No |
historic centre of bruggeHistoric Centre of Brugge | belgium Belgium | 2009 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management activities, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2009 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2009 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of naplesHistoric Centre of Naples | italy Italy | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: lack of continuous maintenance of the urban fabric |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2009 | Housing, Legal framework, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2009 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of specific monitoring indicator; c) Lack of adequate firefighting arrangements in the historic urban zone; d) Lack of a programme of archaeological excavation |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2009 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2009 | Commercial development, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2009 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Flooding,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings, as well as the effect of heavy traffic on historic buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Housing,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Changes in the built fabric |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Significant decay of the property caused by local climatic conditions and alluvial erosionb) Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tombd) Lack of monitoring |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: f) Loss of authenticity |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the industrial buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction ; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
ibiza, biodiversity and cultureIbiza, Biodiversity and Culture | spain Spain | 2009 | Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
ilulissat icefjordIlulissat Icefjord | denmark Denmark | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Subsistence hunting, Temperature change, | 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 | 2009 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Lack of documentary evidence and clearly formulated principles to guide the conservation works. |
No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of historic buildings; |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2009 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
jelling mounds, runic stones and churchJelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church | denmark Denmark | 2009 | Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: surface deterioration of two runic stones, part of the overall property |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, War, | Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2009 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: b) Lack of maintenance of dwelling places; |
No |
kaziranga national parkKaziranga National Park | india India | 2009 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, | No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2009 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Partial abandonment of the property; |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2009 | Housing, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Ground water pollution, Housing, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2009 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Industrial areas,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
laurisilva of madeiraLaurisilva of Madeira | portugal Portugal | 2009 | Air transport infrastructure, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Mining,
Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2009 | Commercial development, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2009 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Ground water pollution, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2009 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Impact on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity of the property by the Maya Devi Temple constructed in 2002 |
No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2009 | Civil unrest,
Crop production,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: b) Forced evacuation of Park staff |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2009 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2009 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2009 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: e) Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2009 | Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
melaka and george town, historic cities of the straits of malaccaMelaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | malaysia Malaysia | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2009 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2009 | 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 |
2009 | Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2009 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2009 | Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | 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 | 2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2009 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: b) Cracks appearing on the surface of the bridge |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2009 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2009 | Commercial development,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Progressive loss of integrity and authenticity |
No |
old town of regensburg with stadtamhofOld town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof | germany Germany | 2009 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2009 | Housing, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2009 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2009 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2009 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Earthquake, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley | france France | 2009 | Micro-organisms, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2009 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar Madagascar | 2009 | Commercial hunting, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2009 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
richtersveld cultural and botanical landscapeRichtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Mining, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2009 | Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2009 | Earthquake,
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 |
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 | 2009 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2009 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2009 | Financial resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2009 | Air transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Temperature change, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, | No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2009 | War, | Yes |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia Colombia | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture |
No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2009 | Financial resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2009 | Illegal activities, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: a) Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
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 | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2009 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Lack of documentary evidence and clearly formulated principles to guide the conservation works. |
No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2009 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2009 | Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2009 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Lack of documentary evidence and clearly formulated principles to guide the conservation works. |
No |
temple of preah vihearTemple of Preah Vihear | cambodia Cambodia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2009 | Storms, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2009 | Flooding,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings. |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape | hungary Hungary | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, Water (extraction) , | No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2009 | Air transport infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, | No |
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park | philippines Philippines | 2009 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Oil and gas, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2009 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2009 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2009 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2009 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, War, | Yes |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | 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 | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
waterton glacier international peace parkWaterton Glacier International Peace Park | canada,united states of america Canada United States of America |
2009 | Mining, Other climate change impacts, Temperature change, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
works of antoni gaudiWorks of Antoni Gaudí | spain Spain | 2009 | Underground transport infrastructure, | 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.