International > UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks > Half of countries have degraded freshwater, UN says

Half of countries have degraded freshwater, UN says

Published 12:22 on August 29, 2024 / Last updated at 12:22 on August 29, 2024 / / International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity

Nature & Biodiversity Pulse

Half of the countries in the world have at least one type of freshwater ecosystem in a state of degradation, following impacts on lakes and mangroves, UN bodies said on Wednesday.
Half of the countries in the world have at least one type of freshwater ecosystem in a state of degradation, following impacts on lakes and mangroves, UN bodies said on Wednesday.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Nature & Biodiversity Pulse to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.