Instead of being used as intended, the List of World Heritage in Danger is perceived by some states as a black list and according to Christina Cameron, Professor at the School of Architecture, Canada Research Chair on Built Heritage, University of Montreal, has been used as political tool to get the attention of States Parties.
Disamping dipakai sesuai yang ditujukan, Daftar Situs Warisan Dunia UNESCO yang dalam bahaya dianggap oleh beberapa negara sebagai daftar hitam dan menurut Christina Cameron, Profesor di School of Architecture, Canada Research Chair on Built Heritage, University of Montreal, telah dipakai sebagai alat politik untuk meraih perhatian Partai-partai Negara.