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Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2015 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2015 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 activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2015 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
 No
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		 2015 Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Housing, Illegal activities, War, Yes
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2015 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 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 2015 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 2015 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, No
area de conservacion guanacasteArea de Conservación Guanacaste costa rica Costa Rica 2015 Renewable energy facilities, No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2015 Flooding, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
 Yes
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2015 No
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System belize Belize 2015 Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, Yes
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 2015 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
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2015 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 2015 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 2015 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2015 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 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, No
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé chile Chile 2015 Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
city of potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2015 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
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 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 2015 Commercial development, Mining, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2015 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 2015 Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, Yes
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley afghanistan Afghanistan 2015 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent 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 2015 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Governance, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, No
cultural landscape of honghe hani rice terracesCultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces china China 2015 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve cameroon Cameroon 2015 Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, No
donana national parkDoñana National Park spain Spain 2015 Crop production, Major linear utilities, Mining, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, Pollution of marine waters, Water (extraction) , Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project
 No
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex thailand Thailand 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors
 No
east rennellEast Rennell solomon islands Solomon Islands 2015 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 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
everglades national parkEverglades National Park united states of america United States of America 2015 Ground water pollution, Housing, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife
 Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2015 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 and the lack of maintenance
 Yes
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2015 Ground water pollution, Mining, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
 No
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2015 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2015
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 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, No
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef australia Australia 2015 Changes to oceanic waters, Ground water pollution, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Other climate change impacts, Storms, Surface water pollution, Temperature change, No
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2015 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, War, No
hill forts of rajasthanHill Forts of Rajasthan india India 2015 Human resources, Industrial areas, Mining,
Other Threats: vulnerabilities of certain individual structures within the forts requiring short-term conservation actions
 No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2015 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 2015 Housing, 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 2015 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, No
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2015 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg austria Austria 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2015 Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra albania Albania 2015 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 2015 Flooding, Management activities,
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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2015 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
 No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2015 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2015 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
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2015 Civil unrest, 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 2015 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2015 Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2015 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, No
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow russian federation Russian Federation 2015 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, 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 2015 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2015 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2015 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
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks kenya Kenya 2015 Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2015 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Solid waste, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2015 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2015 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
lena pillars nature parkLena Pillars Nature Park russian federation Russian Federation 2015 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: necessity to strengthen the integrity within the property
 No
levuka historical port townLevuka Historical Port Town fiji Fiji 2015 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2015 Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park indonesia Indonesia 2015 Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Nothofagus dieback
No
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park colombia Colombia 2015 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park lesotho,south africa Lesotho
South Africa		 2015 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for further research and documentation to establish an inventory of rock art in Sehlabathebe National Park; Need for study of the potential cultural contribution of other landscape elements to the cultural values of Sehlabathebe National Park
 No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2015 Civil unrest, Crop production, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Water infrastructure, No
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2015 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 2015 Air transport infrastructure, 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 2015 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) 2015 Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2015 Civil unrest, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Flooding, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret
 Yes
monarch butterfly biosphere reserveMonarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve mexico Mexico 2015 Fire (widlfires), Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Reported decline in the overwintering population of Monarch butterfly
 No
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park dominica Dominica 2015 Renewable energy facilities, No
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2015 Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Yes
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve russian federation Russian Federation 2015 Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Crop production, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, No
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park senegal Senegal 2015 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 2015 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) 2015 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 2015 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
 No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2015 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2015 Civil unrest, Flooding,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance
 No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2015 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 2015 Housing, 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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
phoenix islands protected areaPhoenix Islands Protected Area kiribati Kiribati 2015 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, No
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley france France 2015 Micro-organisms, No
puerto-princesa subterranean river national parkPuerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park philippines Philippines 2015 Illegal activities, 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 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana madagascar Madagascar 2015 Fire (widlfires), Governance, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Subsistence hunting, Yes
rio de janeiro: carioca landscapes between the mountain and the seaRio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea brazil Brazil 2015 No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2015 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 sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2015 Crop production, Subsistence hunting, Subsistence wild plant collection,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
 No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2015 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, War, Yes
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric
 No
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City iraq Iraq 2015 Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
sangha trinationalSangha Trinational cameroon,central african republic,congo Central African Republic
Congo
Cameroon		 2015 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Mining, No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 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 2015 Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 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 2015 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
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama		 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, No
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness australia Australia 2015 Forestry /wood production, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans bangladesh Bangladesh 2015 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, Storms,
Other Threats: Dredging of the Pashur River
No
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas china China 2015 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations
 No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2015 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 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra indonesia Indonesia 2015 Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2015 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 2015 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 2015 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
van nellefabriekVan Nellefabriek netherlands (kingdom of the) Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2015 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, 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 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests russian federation Russian Federation 2015 Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2015 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, War, Yes
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka russian federation Russian Federation 2015 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep
 No
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park canada Canada 2015 Water infrastructure, No
wulingyuan scenic and historic interest areaWulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area china China 2015 Air pollution, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Surface water pollution, No

* : The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).

** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.


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