Julia Buckley, CNN
Venice should be added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage in Danger, advisors to the body have recommended, due to “threats” facing the lagoon city including the cruise ships that continue to dock in the city center.
The recommendation or draft decision was made Monday, following the production of its annual conservation report. Venice’s potential addition to the list has been added to the provisional agenda for its plenary session to be held from July 16-31 .
The final decision will be taken by the World Heritage Committee.
The report produced ahead of the session resolves to “inscribe Venice and its lagoon (Italy) on the list of World Heritage in Danger” due to the city facing “ascertained and potential danger due to individual threats and their cumulative impacts.”