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

22 Apr 2026, 05:06 GMT

[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.