Africa: Nature's Last Strongholds - Why Unesco Sites Are a Lifeline for a Planet in Peril
22 Apr 2026, 05:06 GMT
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202604220073.html
[UN News] 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.