State of Conservation
148
Reports
148
Properties concerned
82
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
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Date end:2012close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius |
2012 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2012 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger |
2012 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Forestry /wood production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poverty |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
alto douro wine regionAlto Douro Wine Region | portugal |
2012 | Water infrastructure, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2012 | Desertification, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2012 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy |
2012 | Storms,
Other Threats: collapse of walls |
No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia |
2012 | Governance, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2012 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property; |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2012 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2012 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) |
2012 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize |
2012 | Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, | Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville | spain |
2012 | Housing, | No |
cathedral, torre civica and piazza grande, modenaCathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena | italy |
2012 | Earthquake, | No |
centennial hall in wrocławCentennial Hall in Wrocław | poland |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Other Threats: impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property of the rebuilt Pavilion |
No |
central highlands of sri lankaCentral Highlands of Sri Lanka | sri lanka |
2012 | Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil |
2012 | Legal framework, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2012 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
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) |
2012 | 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 |
No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, War, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama |
2012 | Financial resources, Human resources, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire |
2012 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2012 | Commercial development, Mining, Solid waste, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2012 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structureb) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the propertd) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation |
2012 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2012 | Civil unrest,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings; Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions). |
Yes |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon |
2012 | Commercial hunting, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentationNeed for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands |
2012 | Commercial hunting, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Mining, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america |
2012 | Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
ferrara, city of the renaissance, and its po deltaFerrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta | italy |
2012 | Earthquake, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Flooding,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of a maintenance programme, polluted water; |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador |
2012 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2012 | Civil unrest, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management activities, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia |
2012 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2012 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia |
2012 | Changes to oceanic waters, Ground water pollution, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Other climate change impacts, Storms, Surface water pollution, Temperature change, | No |
gulf of porto: calanche of piana, gulf of girolata, scandola reserveGulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve | france |
2012 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2012 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas) |
No |
historic bridgetown and its garrisonHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison | barbados |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bruggeHistoric Centre of Brugge | belgium |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: Gradual erosion of the attributes that convey the Outstanding Universal Value and consequently threaten the integrity of the property with regards to its overall coherence and originality. |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania |
2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and fortifications in particular, weak protection and maintenance measures; |
No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay |
2012 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru |
2012 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2012 | 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 |
2012 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: a) 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; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) 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; d) Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil |
2012 | Financial resources, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina |
2012 | Financial resources, Governance, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2012 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2012 | Civil unrest,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Mining,
War,
Other Threats: Villages in the ecologicalcorridor between the highland and lowland sectors of the park |
Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india |
2012 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
2012 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation |
2012 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks | kenya |
2012 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Water infrastructure, | No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2012 | Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia |
2012 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2012 | Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity. |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2012 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value |
No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india |
2012 | Civil unrest, Crop production, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic |
2012 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
mantua and sabbionetaMantua and Sabbioneta | italy |
2012 | Earthquake, | No |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa |
2012 | Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2012 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2012 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property. |
Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2012 | Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2012 | Civil unrest,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Inclination of the Minaret; |
Yes |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
2012 | Earthquake, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Renewable energy facilities, Storms, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2012 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
mount athosMount Athos | greece |
2012 | Earthquake,
Forestry /wood production,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea |
2012 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro |
2012 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal |
2012 | 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 |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2012 | 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 salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
2012 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods |
No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
2012 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2012 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon |
2012 | Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, 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 |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
phoenix islands protected areaPhoenix Islands Protected Area | kiribati |
2012 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria |
2012 | 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 |
2012 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia |
2012 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
portovenere, cinque terre, and the islands (palmaria, tino and tinetto)Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) | italy |
2012 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico |
2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
provins, town of medieval fairsProvins, Town of Medieval Fairs | france |
2012 | Legal framework, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain |
2012 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar |
2012 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2012 | 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, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras |
2012 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, 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 |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2012 | Earthquake, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2012 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda |
2012 | Financial resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal |
2012 | Air pollution, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2012 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
saloum deltaSaloum Delta | senegal |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Reduction of elephant population |
No |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Drought, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
shiretokoShiretoko | japan |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire |
2012 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia |
2012 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Mining, | No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: signage |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2012 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
War,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee |
No |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali |
2012 | Illegal activities, War, | No |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda |
2012 | Management activities, | Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2012 | Air transport infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia |
2012 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
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 |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
villa adriana (tivoli)Villa Adriana (Tivoli) | italy |
2012 | Housing, Solid waste, | No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation |
2012 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2012 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation |
2012 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | 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 |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation |
2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america |
2012 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, 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.