More than 20,000 endangered species live in World Heritage sites, which are the last strongholds against their extinction.
Despite the advertised locations The natural world heritage of humanity Only them 1% of the Earth’s surfacethere is more 20% of diversity Of the plants and animals that exist today, many of them are endangered extinction. What was previously revealed by A investigation A joint project between the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)UNESCOfor its abbreviation in English) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
Today, all over the world, there are 1,157 World Heritage Sites. but, 900 Of them they got an appointment for Cultural reasonsWhile only 218 consistent with the relevant reasons nature. 39 mixed classification.
“these 1,157 sites “Not only are they historically and culturally exceptional, they are also essential for preserving the diversity of life on Earth, maintaining essential ecosystem services and combating climate change.” announce General Manager of unesco, Audrey Azoulay.
The last stronghold for more than 20,000 endangered species
it is expected that More than 20,000 endangered species live in places declared World Heritage Sites. Emblematic animals of our time, such as elephants, tigers, pandas, rhinos, monkeys and lions, live in these zones of biological resistance.
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Australian Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands, Iguazu Falls, El Vizcaino Whale Sanctuary and more. Some examples of nature reserve sites are listed above. These are distributed in 167 countries.
With regard to this information, UNESCO Countries are encouraged to host websites The global heritage Incorporating action plans into its strategies and policies Protect this biodiversity.
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And so is the entity claimed All managers in these areas will receive training in them Climate change adaptation strategies to 2025. And in 2029It is expected that all sites already have plans aimed at combating these problems.
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