How much of Earth is currently protected?

May 25, 2021

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"Protected and conserved areas play a crucial role in tackling biodiversity loss" - UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre director Neville Ash Image: Unsplash/Eelco Böhtlingk

Olivia Rosane

Freelance Reporter, Ecowatch

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