State of Conservation
165
Reports
165
Properties concerned
89
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2007close
Date end:2007close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aflaj irrigation systems of omanAflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman | oman |
2007 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Mining, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2007 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
2007 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structure |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2007 | Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco |
2007 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Consultation with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2007 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
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) |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
2007 | 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 |
belfries of belgium and franceBelfries of Belgium and France | belgium,france |
2007 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland |
2007 | 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 |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2007 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Uncontrolled vendors around the property; b) Poor state of the stone bas-reliefs |
No |
butrintButrint | albania |
2007 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) lack of adequate protection management, and conservation of the site b) Poor state of conservation of the propert |
No |
cape floral region protected areasCape Floral Region Protected Areas | south africa |
2007 | Financial resources, Fire (widlfires), Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2007 | Crop production,
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 maintenace practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria |
2007 | Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical weimarClassical Weimar | germany |
2007 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic |
2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards |
No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire |
2007 | Civil unrest, Crop production, Fire (widlfires), Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2007 | Civil unrest,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the cliffs and niche; Presence of anti-personnel mines in the area. |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal |
2007 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of parks and palaces |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon |
2007 | Commercial hunting, Crop production, Forestry /wood production, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
2007 | 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 |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentationNeed for ecological corridors |
No |
dorset and east devon coastDorset and East Devon Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2007 | Pollution of marine waters, | No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, | Yes |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro |
2007 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands |
2007 | Financial resources, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america |
2007 | Ground water pollution, Housing, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary |
2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, 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 |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Pollution of marine waters,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the sites by environmental factorsb) Lack of maintenance |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador |
2007 | Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Educational reform not implemented |
No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2007 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam |
2007 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Industrial areas, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected areas (mainly the Ottoman period timber houses in the district of Zeyrek and Süleymaniye) |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia |
2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia |
2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico |
2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Water and environmental pollution |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania |
2007 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General deterioration of the monuments, and especially the fortifications |
No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2007 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru |
2007 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city’s heritage |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of authenticity in recent works carried out by the Church |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, and stucco and lightweight construction that functioned with regular maintenance; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Metal cladding corroded and some of the structural elements dismantled. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried ou |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil |
2007 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina |
2007 | Financial resources, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
ilulissat icefjordIlulissat Icefjord | denmark |
2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Subsistence hunting, | 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 |
2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2007 | Housing,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) | italy |
2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Quarrying, | No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2007 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, War, | Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor upkeep of the dwelling places |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india |
2007 | Drought, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
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 |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property |
No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation |
2007 | Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2007 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru |
2007 | Crop production,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
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 |
2007 | Housing, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia |
2007 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
macquarie islandMacquarie Island | australia |
2007 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value |
No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india |
2007 | Civil unrest,
Crop production,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Forced evacuation of Park staff; and Destruction of Park infrastructur |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic |
2007 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, War, | Yes |
manu national parkManú National Park | peru |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Oil and gas, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2007 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2007 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Difficulties to monitor the property |
Yes |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Solid waste, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2007 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2007 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2007 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea |
2007 | Financial resources, 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 |
2007 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Land conversion, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Translocated species, Water infrastructure, | No |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo |
2007 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, War, | Yes |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina |
2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2007 | 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 factorsDeterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain |
2007 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china |
2007 | Commercial development, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of regensburg with stadtamhofOld town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof | germany |
2007 | Housing,
Management activities,
Other Threats: a) Parts of the Thurn and Taxis Castle to be converted into a hoteb) Dachauplatz parking garage façade being redesigned |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2007 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation |
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 |
2007 | Housing, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2007 | Earthquake, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras |
2007 | Crop production, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa |
2007 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site |
No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2007 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2007 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of nearly two-thirds of the earthen brick structures |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Collapsing monumentsNo participation of community |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2007 | Financial resources, Human resources, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda |
2007 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Mining,
Other Threats: Degradation of buffer zone |
No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, War, | Yes |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture |
No |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia |
2007 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Illegal activities, Water infrastructure, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia |
2007 | Crop production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Simien fox and other large mammal species |
Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china |
2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire |
2007 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama |
2007 | Housing, Land conversion, Water infrastructure, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia |
2007 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china |
2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china |
2007 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2007 | Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Solid waste,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains |
No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2007 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2007 | Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia |
2007 | Crop production, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, | No |
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park | philippines |
2007 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2007 | 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 |
2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2007 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation |
2007 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | 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 |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation |
2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Weakening of conservation controls |
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.