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International Wildlife Conservation Summit Concludes

World
2025-07-19
4:00 PM

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Published by BBC News

International Wildlife Conservation Summit Concludes
The largest international wildlife conservation summit in history has concluded with unprecedented commitments from 150 nations to protect endangered species and preserve biodiversity. The summit resulted in the signing of a landmark agreement that establishes new protected areas covering over 30% of the Earth's land and ocean surfaces. Participating countries have pledged billions of dollars in funding for conservation efforts, anti-poaching initiatives, and habitat restoration projects. The agreement includes specific targets for protecting critically endangered species such as rhinos, tigers, elephants, and various marine species. Scientists and conservationists have hailed the summit as a turning point in global efforts to address the biodiversity crisis. The agreement also emphasizes the importance of involving indigenous communities in conservation efforts, recognizing their traditional knowledge and stewardship of natural resources. Implementation of the conservation measures will begin immediately, with regular monitoring and reporting to ensure accountability and progress toward the established goals.

Ravi

Great article!

Sneha

Very informative. Thanks!

Amit

I learned a lot from this.