State of Conservation
154
Reports
154
Properties concerned
94
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2017close
Date end:2017close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2017 | Civil unrest, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient and primeval beech forests of the carpathians and other regions of europeAncient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe | albania,austria,belgium,bosnia and herzegovina,bulgaria,croatia,czechia,france,germany,italy,north macedonia,poland,romania,slovakia,slovenia,spain,switzerland,ukraine Albania Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium Bulgaria Switzerland Czechia Germany Spain France Croatia Italy North Macedonia Poland Romania Slovenia Slovakia Ukraine |
2017 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Housing, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2017 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property |
No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, | Yes |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2017 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2017 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, War, | Yes |
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna | libya Libya | 2017 | War, | Yes |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2017 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings ; Demolition of urban ensembles and buildings ; Visual impact of a maritime viaduct |
No |
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha | libya Libya | 2017 | War, | Yes |
area de conservacion guanacasteArea de Conservación Guanacaste | costa rica Costa Rica | 2017 | Commercial hunting,
Crop production,
Financial resources,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Mining,
Renewable energy facilities,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (extraction) ,
Other Threats: fire |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan Jordan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2017 | Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, | Yes |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2017 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Alterations of the hydrological regime; Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2017 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
blue and john crow mountainsBlue and John Crow Mountains | jamaica Jamaica | 2017 | Fire (widlfires),
Forestry /wood production,
Human resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Mining,
Other Threats: climate change |
No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2017 | 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 | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil Brazil | 2017 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2017 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal 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 |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2017 | Commercial development, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage |
Yes |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2017 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2017 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | Civil unrest, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2017 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2017 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Air transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring; Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Military training,
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 | 2017 | 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 |
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2017 | Civil unrest, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2017 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2017 | Crop production,
Major linear utilities,
Mining,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Oil and gas,
Pollution of marine waters,
Water (extraction) ,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Guadalquivir River dredging project |
No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2017 | 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 | 2017 | Changes to oceanic waters, Commercial hunting, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Storms, | Yes |
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda | gabon Gabon | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ephesusEphesus | turkiye Türkiye | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2017 | Housing,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2017 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2017 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the property and accelerated degradation by environmental factors, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning |
Yes |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2017 | Ground water pollution,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage; Climate change and severe weather events |
No |
fray bentos industrial landscapeFray Bentos Industrial Landscape | uruguay Uruguay | 2017 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2017 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2017 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2017 | 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 |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2017 | Commercial development, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Water (extraction) , | No |
hatraHatra | iraq Iraq | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, War, | Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); Land Reclamation project |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2017 | 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 of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2017 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2017 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2017 | 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 the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2017 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historic city of ayutthayaHistoric City of Ayutthaya | thailand Thailand | 2017 | Flooding,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration due to time |
No |
historic monuments and sites in kaesongHistoric Monuments and Sites in Kaesong | democratic people's republic of korea Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 2017 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile | 2017 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2017 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
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 of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2017 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2017 | 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 |
Yes |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2017 | 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 |
islands and protected areas of the gulf of californiaIslands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California | mexico Mexico | 2017 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Serious concerns over the conservation status of two species, vaquita (porpoise species) and totoaba (marine fish) |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Commercial hunting,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Mining,
War,
Other Threats: Villages in the ecological corridor between the highland and lowland sectors of the park |
Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2017 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2017 | Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya Kenya | 2017 | Governance, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2017 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2017 | Air transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2017 | Commercial development, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2017 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Nothofagus dieback |
No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2017 | Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2017 | Crop production, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2017 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2017 | Civil unrest, Crop production, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Military training, Water infrastructure, | No |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2017 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2017 | High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
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 | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2017 | Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
monarch butterfly biosphere reserveMonarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve | mexico Mexico | 2017 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Decline in the overwintering population of Monarch butterflies in the property |
No |
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park | dominica Dominica | 2017 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2017 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2017 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2017 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia Albania North Macedonia |
2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Other Threats: Increased human presence |
No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2017 | Crop production,
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints |
No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2017 | Drought, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, 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 | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2017 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
War,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings |
Yes |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2017 | War, | Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2017 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Flooding, Human resources, War, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria Nigeria | 2017 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, | No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon Lebanon | 2017 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2017 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palestine: land of olives and vines – cultural landscape of southern jerusalem, battirPalestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2017 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Potential construction of a separation fence (wall) |
Yes |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2017 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia Croatia | 2017 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar Madagascar | 2017 | Fire (widlfires), Governance, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2017 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2017 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya Libya | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2017 | Governance,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2017 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
sangha trinationalSangha Trinational | cameroon,central african republic,congo Central African Republic Congo Cameroon |
2017 | Civil unrest, Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Mining, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2017 | Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching |
Yes |
shiretokoShiretoko | japan Japan | 2017 | Aquaculture,
Hyper-abundant species,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Anticipated effects of climate change |
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 |
2017 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2017 | Crop production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
War,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Civil unrest, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Invasive / alien marine species, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
south china karstSouth China Karst | china China | 2017 | Governance, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
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 | 2017 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2017 | Commercial development, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | Illegal activities, 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 |
2017 | Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of a long-term biological monitoring program |
No |
the forth bridgeThe Forth Bridge | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china China | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2017 | Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Pollution of marine waters,
Storms,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dredging of the Pashur River |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2017 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2017 | 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 | 2017 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | 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 | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 2017 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2017 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada Canada | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Other climate change impacts,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge |
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.