To be effective, networks of protected and conserved areas need to include important places for biodiversity.🗺️🐘 Yet, one-third of Key Biodiversity Areas, on land, inland waters, and the ocean, still lack coverage entirely. 🚨There are also whole ecosystems that have no protection. 📗Find out more from the latest #ProtectedPlanet Report: http://ow.ly/puoA50ER3EJ #KeyBiodiversityAreas | IUCN

93 reactions | A protected area is land or sea set aside to conserve nature, wildlife, and cultural heritage. From national parks to Indigenous territories, these spaces protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change, support healthy ecosystems, and give nature the chance to thrive. They play a vital role in preserving threatened species, supporting ecological balance, and providing people with opportunities for education, research and recreation. | Panthera | Facebook