State of Conservation
159
Reports
159
Properties concerned
87
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2004close
Date end:2004close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2004 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2004 | Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort |
No |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2004 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2004 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2004 | Commercial development, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman Oman | 2004 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2004 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2004 | Commercial development, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2004 | Air pollution,
Forestry /wood production,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature change,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fencing along the international border |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2004 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bru na boinne - archaeological ensemble of the bend of the boyneBrú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne | ireland Ireland | 2004 | Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2004 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Serious deterioration of materials resulting in an important loss of cultural significance |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2004 | Crop production,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2004 | Storms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Input of excess energy,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2004 | Housing, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration and enhancement of the monumental architecture of Hué |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2004 | Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and niches; b) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring system |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deteriorating state of conservation |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, Storms, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, | No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2004 | Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Management activities,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Concerns about numbers of boaters in Florida Bay and their impacts on bottomland wilderness, including especially propeller scars from boat groundings. |
Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary Austria Hungary |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2004 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Partial loss of the original fabric |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2004 | Financial resources,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Weaknesses in quarantine measures; b) Passage of international and national marine traffic |
No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
garden kingdom of dessau-worlitzGarden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz | germany Germany | 2004 | Flooding, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2004 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2004 | Commercial development, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
greater blue mountains areaGreater Blue Mountains Area | australia Australia | 2004 | Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2004 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 2004 | Housing, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2004 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Governance,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of a unique and severely degraded cultural landscape |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2004 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2004 | Housing, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2004 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2004 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2004 | Housing,
Human resources,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risk of fire |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2004 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2004 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2004 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2004 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, | 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 China | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
isimangaliso wetland parkiSimangaliso Wetland Park | south africa South Africa | 2004 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Important historic buildings in a state of serious dilapidation; b) Replica of the Gorée-Almadies Memorial |
No |
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) | italy Italy | 2004 | Quarrying, | No |
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) | argentina,brazil Argentina Brazil |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of capacity in Conservation of stone techniques |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 2004 | Ground water pollution, Mining, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural erosion, b) Dilapidation, c) Lack of maintenance |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2004 | Financial resources,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile wooden heritage |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2004 | Housing, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2004 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conflict between the construction of new properties and the restoration of existing buildings |
No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2004 | Legal framework,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: a) Decline of the seal population; b) Forest fires |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments | slovakia Slovakia | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2004 | Financial resources,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Security limitations on staff and public access to parts of the Park; b) Fire |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Damaged Park infrastructure |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Illegal activities, | Yes |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2004 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Commercial development,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Input of excess energy,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Solid waste, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Solid waste, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2004 | Commercial development, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
mount athosMount Athos | greece Greece | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2004 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2004 | Civil unrest, Commercial hunting, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
nahanni national parkNahanni National Park | canada Canada | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2004 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (extraction) ,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Decline in animals population; b) Reduction of control fires |
No |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
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 | 2004 | Housing,
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 | Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Temperature change,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2004 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2004 | Housing, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
paphosPaphos | cyprus Cyprus | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2004 | Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2004 | Crop production,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of infrastructure and services for small producers and potential tourism initiatives hinder sustainable economic development and are underlying causes for poverty, leading to over-exploitation of natural resources |
Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
rock art of altaRock Art of Alta | norway Norway | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain | spain Spain | 2004 | Water infrastructure, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Financial resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2004 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of photographic information and lack of action taken with regard to the “fragmentary terracotta plaques in the custodian’s house” |
No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2004 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Serious security issues (landmines); b) Fires |
Yes |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Air transport infrastructure, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, | Yes |
sian ka'anSian Ka'an | mexico Mexico | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2004 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decreasing population of Walia Ibex and Simien Fox |
Yes |
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves | slovenia Slovenia | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring system |
No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2004 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2004 | Civil unrest, War, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
te wahipounamu – south west new zealandTe Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand | new zealand New Zealand | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Other Threats: Oil spill in the harbour |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2004 | Water infrastructure, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2004 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Collapse of houses |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures |
Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2004 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park | philippines Philippines | 2004 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | 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 | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2004 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2004 | Commercial hunting, Financial resources, Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
w-arly-pendjari complexW-Arly-Pendjari Complex | benin,burkina faso,niger Burkina Faso Benin Niger |
2004 | Mining, Water infrastructure, | 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 Azerbaijan | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada Canada | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Input of excess energy,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Brucella infection threat to bison population |
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.