State of Conservation
108
Reports
108
Properties concerned
81
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2017 | 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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring; Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda | gabon Gabon | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ephesusEphesus | turkiye Türkiye | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2017 | 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 |
fray bentos industrial landscapeFray Bentos Industrial Landscape | uruguay Uruguay | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); Land Reclamation project |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2017 | 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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya Kenya | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Nothofagus dieback |
No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2017 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching |
Yes |
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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
south china karstSouth China Karst | china China | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2017 | 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 Costa Rica Panama |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2017 | 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 | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada Canada | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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.