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All SOC (Zip file)| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius Mauritius |
2019 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt |
2019 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
| air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger |
2019 | Civil unrest, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | 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,bulgaria,croatia,germany,italy,romania,slovakia,slovenia,spain,ukraine Albania Austria Belgium Bulgaria Germany Spain Croatia Italy Romania Slovenia Slovakia Ukraine |
2019 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2019 | Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2019 | Housing, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
| ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2019 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
| ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria |
2019 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
| ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt |
2019 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems |
No |
| ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2019 | 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 areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy |
2019 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
| archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia |
2019 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya |
2019 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Fire (widlfires), 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 |
2019 | Desertification,
Illegal activities,
War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stone masonry; Discharge of domestic wastewater at the west of the property |
Yes |
| archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama |
2019 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings ; Demolition of urban ensembles and buildings ; Visual impact of a maritime viaduct |
No |
| archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha | libya Libya |
2019 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Land conversion,
Relative humidity,
War,
Other Threats: Impact of seawater salt on stone masonry |
Yes |
| area de conservacion guanacasteArea de Conservación Guanacaste | costa rica Costa Rica |
2019 | Commercial hunting,
Crop production,
Financial resources,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Mining,
Renewable energy facilities,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (extraction) ,
Other Threats: fire |
No |
| ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
War,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
| asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City | eritrea Eritrea |
2019 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan Jordan |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines Philippines |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
| belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize |
2019 | Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Oil and gas, | No |
| białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2019 | 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 |
| birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | palestine Palestine |
2019 | 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 |
| brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil |
2019 | Housing, 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 Hungary |
2019 | 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 |
| byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon |
2019 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, 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 Brazil |
2019 | Fire (widlfires), Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru |
2019 | 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 |
| chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile |
2019 | Commercial development, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) |
2019 | Legal framework,
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 |
| coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama |
2019 | 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 |
| comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2019 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
2019 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
| coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
| 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 Indonesia |
2019 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Governance, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
| diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkey Turkey |
2019 | Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
| dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon |
2019 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
| donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain |
2019 | 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 Montenegro |
2019 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands |
2019 | 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 |
| ephesusEphesus | turkey Turkey |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
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 |
| forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana |
2019 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
| fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa |
2019 | Ground water pollution,
Mining,
Other climate change impacts,
Surface water pollution,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
| fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration | japan Japan |
2019 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, | No |
| great burkhan khaldun mountain and its surrounding sacred landscapeGreat Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape | mongolia Mongolia |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
| great himalayan national park conservation areaGreat Himalayan National Park Conservation Area | india India |
2019 | Governance,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Rights issues with respect to local communities and indigenous peoples in the Tirthan and Sainj Wildlife Sanctuaries |
No |
| greater blue mountains areaGreater Blue Mountains Area | australia Australia |
2019 | Air transport infrastructure, Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
| group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India |
2019 | Commercial development, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Water (extraction) , | No |
| hatraHatra | iraq Iraq |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
| hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | palestine Palestine |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
| historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt |
2019 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
| historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
| historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China |
2019 | Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan |
2019 | 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 the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
| historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria |
2019 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | Yes |
| historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
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 Thailand |
2019 | Flooding,
Management activities,
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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
2019 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile |
2019 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
| historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru |
2019 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
| historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
| humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile |
2019 | 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 |
| island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal |
2019 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
| islands and protected areas of the gulf of californiaIslands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California | mexico Mexico |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | 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 |
| kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria |
2019 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal |
2019 | Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
| kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya Kenya |
2019 | Governance, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation |
2019 | 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 |
| koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | togo Togo |
2019 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
| ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, 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 Ukraine |
2019 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks | kenya Kenya |
2019 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
| lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya |
2019 | Air transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
| liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
2019 | 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 |
| lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia |
2019 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, | No |
| los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia |
2019 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal |
2019 | Air pollution, Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2019 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India |
2019 | Civil unrest, Crop production, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Military training, Water infrastructure, | No |
| manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic |
2019 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
| mausoleum of khoja ahmed yasawiMausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi | kazakhstan Kazakhstan |
2019 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras |
2019 | 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 Serbia |
2019 | 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) Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
2019 | Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
| memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
| monarch butterfly biosphere reserveMonarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve | mexico Mexico |
2019 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Decline in the overwintering population of Monarch butterflies in the property |
No |
| mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2019 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
| mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2019 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
| mountain railways of indiaMountain Railways of India | india India |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) |
2019 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
| natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia Albania North Macedonia |
2019 | 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 Montenegro |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increased human presence |
No |
| ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2019 | Crop production,
Governance,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Challenging situation of community livelihoods; Condition and conservation of the Laetoli hominid footprints |
No |
| niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | 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) | 2019 | 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 |
2019 | Civil unrest,
Desertification,
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; Problems with the network for the evacuation of rainwater |
Yes |
| old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya |
2019 | War, | Yes |
| old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Flooding, Human resources, War, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
| osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria Nigeria |
2019 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, | 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 Lebanon |
2019 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
2019 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| palestine: land of olives and vines – cultural landscape of southern jerusalem, battirPalestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir | palestine Palestine |
2019 | 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 |
| paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine | france France |
2019 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
| phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia |
2019 | Commercial development, Governance, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
| qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
| rabat, modern capital and historic city: a shared heritageRabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage | morocco Morocco |
2019 | Housing, | No |
| rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar Madagascar |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | 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 |
| rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras |
2019 | 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 in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia |
2019 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
| rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya Libya |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2019 | Earthquake,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2019 | Governance,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
| salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2019 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
| samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
| samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| sangha trinationalSangha Trinational | cameroon,central african republic,congo Central African Republic Congo Cameroon |
2019 | Civil unrest, Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Mining, | No |
| sassanid archaeological landscape of fars regionSassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several serial components at risk of collapse or in a condition of serious deterioration |
No |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2019 | Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities |
Yes |
| shiretokoShiretoko | japan Japan |
2019 | Aquaculture,
Hyper-abundant species,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Anticipated effects of climate change |
No |
| site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2019 | 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 |
| socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen |
2019 | 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, Storms, | No |
| south china karstSouth China Karst | china China |
2019 | Governance, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
2019 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
| tai national parkTaï National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2019 | Illegal activities, Mining, | No |
| talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2019 | Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of a long-term biological monitoring program |
No |
| temple zone of sambor prei kuk, archaeological site of ancient ishanapuraTemple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura | cambodia Cambodia |
2019 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of some temples |
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 |
2019 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Highly unstable conservation conditions of the archaeological sites |
No |
| the great wallThe Great Wall | china China |
2019 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
| the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh |
2019 | Changes to oceanic waters,
Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Pollution of marine waters,
Storms,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dredging of the Pashur River |
No |
| three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China |
2019 | Commercial hunting,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
| tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
| tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia |
2019 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | Yes |
| tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
| um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan |
2019 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
| upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany |
2019 | 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, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
| vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic |
2019 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
| venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy |
2019 | 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 |
| virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo |
2019 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
| west lake cultural landscape of hangzhouWest Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou | china China |
2019 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, | No |
| western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation |
2019 | 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 Canada |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Other climate change impacts,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge |
No |
| wulingyuan scenic and historic interest areaWulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area | china China |
2019 | Air pollution, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, 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.
