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Gains in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services from the expansion of the planet’s protected areas

Source
Science (AAAS)

Publication Date
2022-06-02

Protected areas safeguard biodiversity, ensure ecosystem functioning, and deliver ecosystem services to communities. However, only ~16% of the world’s land area is under some form of protection, prompting international calls to protect at least 30% by 2030.

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https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abl9885