State of Conservation
157
Reports
157
Properties concerned
96
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2018close
Date end:2018close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2018 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2018 | Civil unrest, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, 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 | 2018 | 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 |
2018 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2018 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2018 | Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2018 | Housing, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2018 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient maya city and protected tropical forests of calakmul, campecheAncient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche | mexico Mexico | 2018 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2018 | 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 site of aniArchaeological Site of Ani | turkiye Türkiye | 2018 | Earthquake,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inappropriate use of pasture areas and of the rock-cut caves in Bostanlar Creek and Arpaçay Creek within the 1st Degree Archaeological Conservation area |
No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia | 2018 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2018 | 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, War, | Yes |
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna | libya Libya | 2018 | War, | Yes |
archaeological site of nalanda mahavihara at nalanda, biharArchaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar | india India | 2018 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of appropriate documentation to establish the authenticity of the property |
No |
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha | libya Libya | 2018 | War, | Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2018 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2018 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | 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 |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 2018 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
cape floral region protected areasCape Floral Region Protected Areas | south africa South Africa | 2018 | Financial resources, Fire (widlfires), Governance, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, | No |
carolingian westwork and civitas corveyCarolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey | germany Germany | 2018 | No | |
champagne hillsides, houses and cellarsChampagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars | france France | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of measures to protect or to restore the biodiversity of the landscape |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2018 | 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 |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2018 | 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 |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2018 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali Mali | 2018 | Financial resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2018 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2018 | Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Air transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2018 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Surface water pollution, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2018 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2018 | 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 |
ennedi massif: natural and cultural landscapeEnnedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape | chad Chad | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
erbil citadelErbil Citadel | iraq Iraq | 2018 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slopes of the archaeological mound non stabilized |
No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2018 | Housing,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2018 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2018 | 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, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning |
Yes |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2018 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2018 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2018 | Desertification, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Wind, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, | No |
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2018 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
grand canyon national parkGrand Canyon National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2018 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park | canada Canada | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
hatraHatra | iraq Iraq | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, War, | Yes |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
hill forts of rajasthanHill Forts of Rajasthan | india India | 2018 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | 2018 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: decay and loss of Ottoman/vernacular architecture |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2018 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2018 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2018 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | Yes |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2018 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic inner city of paramariboHistoric Inner City of Paramaribo | suriname Suriname | 2018 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2018 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | No | |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2018 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2018 | 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 |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2018 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2018 | Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2018 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
islands and protected areas of the gulf of californiaIslands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California | mexico Mexico | 2018 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Serious concerns over the conservation status of two species, vaquita (porpoise species) and totoaba (marine fish) |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Commercial hunting,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Mining,
War,
Other Threats: Villages in the ecological corridor between the highland and lowland sectors of the park |
Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2018 | Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2018 | Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Disappearance of Siberian cranes |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Structural integrity issues at the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | No |
lake malawi national parkLake Malawi National Park | malawi Malawi | 2018 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Surface water pollution, | No |
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks | kenya Kenya | 2018 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2018 | Air transport infrastructure,
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 | 2018 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 | 2018 | Commercial development, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2018 | Crop production, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2018 | Air pollution, Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
mana pools national park, sapi and chewore safari areasMana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas | zimbabwe Zimbabwe | 2018 | Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2018 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2018 | Industrial areas, Management activities, Mining, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2018 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2018 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2018 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2018 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Other Threats: Increased human presence |
No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
okavango deltaOkavango Delta | botswana Botswana | 2018 | Governance,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Other Threats: Animal sanitation and diseases |
No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 2018 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
War,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings |
Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2018 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2018 | War, | Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2018 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2018 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Flooding, Human resources, War, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
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 | 2018 | 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 |
pampulha modern ensemblePampulha Modern Ensemble | brazil Brazil | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2018 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2018 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2018 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia Croatia | 2018 | Air pollution, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the diquisPrecolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | costa rica Costa Rica | 2018 | Air transport infrastructure, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
pyu ancient citiesPyu Ancient Cities | myanmar Myanmar | 2018 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
qhapaq nan, andean road systemQhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System | argentina,bolivia (plurinational state of),chile,colombia,ecuador,peru Argentina Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru |
2018 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar Madagascar | 2018 | Fire (widlfires), Governance, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2018 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Pests,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2018 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, Illegal activities, War, | 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 | 2018 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2018 | Fire (widlfires), Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 2018 | Air pollution, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, Other climate change impacts, Quarrying, Solid waste, Subsistence wild plant collection, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2018 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
sanganeb marine national park and dungonab bay – mukkawar island marine national parkSanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park | sudan Sudan | 2018 | Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2018 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2018 | 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 |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2018 | Air transport infrastructure, Drought, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
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 |
2018 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2018 | Crop production,
Financial resources,
Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species; Human wildlife conflicts; |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2018 | 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 |
sites of japan’s meiji industrial revolution: iron and steel, shipbuilding and coal miningSites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining | japan Japan | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen | 2018 | 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 |
stećci medieval tombstone graveyardsStećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards | bosnia and herzegovina,croatia,montenegro,serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Montenegro Serbia |
2018 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2018 | Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
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 | 2018 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape | nigeria Nigeria | 2018 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 2018 | Forestry /wood production,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Other Threats: Biosecurity |
No |
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu | china China | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
the ahwar of southern iraq: refuge of biodiversity and the relict landscape of the mesopotamian citiesThe Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities | iraq Iraq | 2018 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Highly unstable conservation conditions of the archaeological sites |
No |
the architectural work of le corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movementThe Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement | argentina,belgium,france,germany,india,japan,switzerland Argentina Belgium Switzerland Germany France India Japan |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the climats, terroirs of burgundyThe Climats, terroirs of Burgundy | france France | 2018 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, | No |
the grand canalThe Grand Canal | china China | 2018 | No | |
the persian qanatThe Persian Qanat | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2018 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2018 | Governance, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
trang an landscape complexTrang An Landscape Complex | viet nam Viet Nam | 2018 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2018 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | Yes |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2018 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2018 | 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 | 2018 | Fire (widlfires),
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep |
No |
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area | jordan Jordan | 2018 | Financial resources, Governance, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2018 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western tien-shanWestern Tien-Shan | kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan,uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan Uzbekistan |
2018 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
zuojiang huashan rock art cultural landscapeZuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape | china China | 2018 | Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, 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.