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Global 30×30 target prioritises African protected area expansion over ecological outcomes -paper

Published 16:30 on May 29, 2026 / Last updated at 16:30 on May 29, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Expanding protected areas under the international target of safeguarding 30% of land and sea by 2030 should be seen as only one dimension of successful ecological conservation in Africa, according to a paper published this week.
Expanding protected areas under the international target of safeguarding 30% of land and sea by 2030 should be seen as only one dimension of successful ecological conservation in Africa, according to a paper published this week.


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