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Africa: Nature's Last Strongholds - Why Unesco Sites Are a Lifeline for a Planet in Peril

The report says 40% of species in UNESCO sites are found nowhere else, and nearly 90% of sites face intense environmental stress.

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In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture agency's protected territories is holding its ground.

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Unesco's protected sites play an essential role in preserving global biodiversity, according to a report published on Tuesday by the organisation. These spaces help to curb the disappearance of wild animals, while their populations have fallen by 73% in the world since the 1970s.

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The spaces protected by UNESCO allow the coexistence between humans and biodiversity , according to a report , which highlights that while wildlife populations have fallen 73% worldwide since 1970, in the areas protected by this UN agency have remained stable. Despite their value, the vast majority of them are at risk. The report «Communities and Nature in UNESCO-designated Sites: Local and Global Contributions», examines, for the first time, al…

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efeverde.com broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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