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States Parties with SOC reports
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Threats* : Solid wasteclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: New buffer zone necessary
No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2019 Solid waste, No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2017 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property
No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2015 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property
No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2013 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property
No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2010 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems
No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2009 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems
No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2007 Solid waste, No
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property
No
canal du midiCanal du Midi france France 1997 Solid waste, No
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park nepal Nepal 1998 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increase in the natural rate of mortality of the rhinoceros
No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2006 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards
No
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 2012 Solid waste, No
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation
2012 Solid waste, No
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation
2011 Solid waste, No
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation
2010 Solid waste, No
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation
2008 Solid waste, No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2024 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 1998 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2015 Solid waste, No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2013 Solid waste, No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2011 Solid waste, No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2010 Solid waste, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2007 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Water and environmental pollution
No
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto brazil Brazil 1990 Solid waste, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2003 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2002 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2001 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2000 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1998 Solid waste, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1997 Solid waste, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1996 Solid waste, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2024 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2019 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2017 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2016 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1995 Solid waste, No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1994 Solid waste, No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1990 Solid waste, No
ilulissat icefjordIlulissat Icefjord denmark Denmark 2007 Solid waste, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 1998 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2018 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2014 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2012 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2010 Solid waste,
Other Threats: b) Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2009 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2007 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2006 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2000 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1999 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1998 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1997 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1995 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park india India 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Disappearance of Siberian cranes
No
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park india India 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Disappearance of Siberian cranes
No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2024 Solid waste, Yes
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2023 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2015 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2013 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2011 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2010 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2009 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2007 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2005 Solid waste, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conflict between the construction of new properties and the restoration of existing buildings
No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2015 Solid waste, No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2014 Solid waste, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2019 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2018 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2017 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2016 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2015 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2014 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2013 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2012 Solid waste, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2011 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2010 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate sewerage, waste disposal, and overall infrastructure, and risk to limited fresh water supplies; Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2009 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2007 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2006 Solid waste, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of law enforcement
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina
No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina
No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2006 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built framework; b) Continuous collapse of the buildings; c) Advanced deterioration of the maritime part of the fortified wall of the Medina
No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built framework; b) Absence of a rehabilitation policy for the Mellah Quarter; c) Continuous collapse of the buildings and advanced deterioration of the maritime part of the fortified wall of the Medina
No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern
No
medina of fezMedina of Fez morocco Morocco 2004 Solid waste, No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 2007 Solid waste, No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 2005 Solid waste, No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 2004 Solid waste, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2024 Solid waste, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2023 Solid waste, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2021 Solid waste, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2019 Solid waste, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2017 Solid waste, No
mount huangshanMount Huangshan china China 1996 Solid waste, No
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increased human presence
No
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve russian federation Russian Federation 2019 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increased human presence
No
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2024 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2019 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2018 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2017 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2016 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2015 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2014 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2013 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2012 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2010 Solid waste,
Other Threats: c) Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2007 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2006 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidation of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 1998 Solid waste, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2001 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2000 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1998 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1997 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1996 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1995 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1994 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park croatia Croatia 1997 Solid waste, Yes
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2004 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire
No
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2003 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities
No
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 2023 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Human-wildlife conflict
No
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 2021 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Human-wildlife conflict
No
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 2018 Solid waste, No
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 1997 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2024 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2023 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2021 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2019 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2018 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2017 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2016 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2015 Solid waste, No
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2013 Solid waste, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2012 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2011 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee;
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2010 Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee;
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2009 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings.
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2008 Solid waste, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2007 Solid waste, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2006 Solid waste, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: No protective measures for the buffer zone of the property
Yes
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2007 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains
No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2006 Solid waste, Yes
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2005 Solid waste,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains
Yes
villa adriana (tivoli)Villa Adriana (Tivoli) italy Italy 2012 Solid waste, No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2023 Solid waste, No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2021 Solid waste, No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2018 Solid waste, No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2016 Solid waste, No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2014 Solid waste, 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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