State of Conservation
108
Reports
108
Properties concerned
81
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2017close
Date end:2017close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property |
No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Alterations of the hydrological regime; Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring; Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
cultural landscape of bali province: the subak system as a manifestation of the tri hita karana philosophyCultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy | indonesia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda | gabon |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ephesusEphesus | turkiye |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2017 | 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 |
fray bentos industrial landscapeFray Bentos Industrial Landscape | uruguay |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); Land Reclamation project |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historic city of ayutthayaHistoric City of Ayutthaya | thailand |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration due to time |
No |
historic monuments and sites in kaesongHistoric Monuments and Sites in Kaesong | democratic people's republic of korea |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Nothofagus dieback |
No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
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 |
2017 | 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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching |
Yes |
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor | china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
south china karstSouth China Karst | china |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of a long-term biological monitoring program |
No |
the forth bridgeThe Forth Bridge | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dredging of the Pashur River |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park | canada |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge |
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.