State of Conservation
53
Reports
53
Properties concerned
30
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2021close
Date end:2021close
Region:
Europe and North Americaclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
2021 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria |
2021 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
aphrodisiasAphrodisias | turkiye |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy |
2021 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: New buffer zone necessary |
No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland |
2021 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities |
No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland |
2021 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Alterations of the hydrological regime; Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue | hungary |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
central sikhote-alinCentral Sikhote-Alin | russian federation |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2021 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation |
2021 | 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 |
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkiye |
2021 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain |
2021 | Major linear utilities, Mining, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, Water (extraction) , Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro |
2021 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america |
2021 | Housing,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia |
2021 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
gobekli tepeGöbekli Tepe | turkiye |
2021 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation |
2021 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, | No |
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2021 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park | canada |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2021 | 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 |
2021 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sheki with the khan’s palaceHistoric Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace | azerbaijan |
2021 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria |
2021 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria |
2021 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Desirability of conservation of historic roof constructions within the property |
Yes |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania |
2021 | Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2021 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
2021 | 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 |
krzemionki prehistoric striped flint mining regionKrzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region | poland |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine |
2021 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation |
2021 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | No |
landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial carriage horses at kladruby nad labemLandscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem | czechia |
2021 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, | No |
landscapes of dauriaLandscapes of Dauria | russian federation |
2021 | Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2021 | 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 |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2021 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia |
2021 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, 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 |
2021 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, 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 |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
2021 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2021 | Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine | france |
2021 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria |
2021 | Commercial development, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia |
2021 | Air pollution, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
royal building of mafra – palace, basilica, convent, cerco garden and hunting park (tapada)Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) | portugal |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sanctuary of bom jesus do monte in bragaSanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga | portugal |
2021 | Legal framework,
Low impact research / monitoring activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to remove the terrace bar |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2021 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
tarnowskie gory lead-silver-zinc mine and its underground water management systemTarnowskie Góry Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System | poland |
2021 | Legal framework, Water (rain/water table), | 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 | belgium,france,germany,switzerland |
2021 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany |
2021 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
venetian works of defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: stato da terra – western stato da marVenetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar | croatia,italy,montenegro |
2021 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy |
2021 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other climate change impacts,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Climate change and severe weather events / Climate Change impacts on the lagoon ecology and built fabric |
No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation |
2021 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation |
2021 | 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 |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation |
2021 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada |
2021 | Air pollution,
Governance,
Ground water pollution,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Other climate change impacts,
Renewable energy facilities,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge; Insufficiently understood cumulative impacts of multiple development pressures |
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.