Unesco-Protected Sites Show Resilience Amid Global Wildlife Decline
Research indicates that wildlife and human populations are thriving in Unesco-protected sites, despite a global decline in wildlife populations by nearly three-quarters since 1970. These sites, which include world heritage sites, biosphere reserves, and global geoparks, have remained stable and are crucial for the recovery of threatened species and habitats. However, they face significant threats from climate change, agricultural expansion, and logging. Unesco sites cover over 13 million square kilometers and are home to a significant portion of the world's biodiversity and human population. They also store substantial carbon, equivalent to nearly two decades of fossil fuel emissions. 
