WDPA Update: 🇯🇴 https://t.co/5eSYkZOsHX

One new #ProtectedArea has been added to the WDPA, along with two boundaries updated and all sites verified for all Nationally reported sites for Jordan.

Visit the Protected Planet website to learn more: ⤵️⤵️https://t.co/5eSYkZOsHX https://t.co/adDEFDDxwU

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🇫🇮 Recent international evaluation lauds Finland's #ProtectedArea management but flags future challenges. Recommendations include addressing climate change, enhancing funding, stakeholder involvement, and aligning with international obligations. 🌍🌿
https://t.co/b0Igc8yYKH https://t.co/A41wMwa5lo

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Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve just got bigger! 🌳✨ 2️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ acres added to protect crucial wetlands & forests in Virginia, USA 🇺🇸. This expansion means more #protectedarea for wildlife that rely on these important habitats!

https://t.co/s7jCFaGsPg https://t.co/MGsJJ5jkf3

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🇧🇴 Madidi National Park in Bolivia boasts exceptional amphibian diversity. New research reveals that it may be the most diverse #ProtectedArea globally. A study discovered potentially 10 new species, highlighting the park's ecological importance.

https://t.co/M654xuTnch https://t.co/yEIBn8nCkQ

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#ProtectedArea tourism is a powerful force for conservation. By fostering visitor connections & generating economic benefits, it supports eco protection. However, responsible management is crucial to minimise negative impacts & ensure sustainable practices
https://t.co/kSy8Cd15pN https://t.co/2cA1LIcadH

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🇭🇹 Haiti's Three Bays National Park faces conservation challenges. Despite its rich biodiversity, the park struggles with illegal fishing, deforestation, and lack of enforcement. Local initiatives & community engagement are crucial for its #ProtectedArea

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🇦🇺 Queensland government announces new #ProtectedArea for Greater Glider. The 54,000-hectare Greater Glider Forest Park will help conserve this endangered species and support sustainable timber industry development. 🐨🌳

https://t.co/XJS79rHE5Y https://t.co/krJT549bY6

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🇺🇸 Ridley Creek State Park, Philadelphia joins the Old-Growth Forest Network! This #ProtectedArea boasts ancient trees & ecological benefits. The network aims to preserve and promote these vital ecosystems.🌳🌿

https://t.co/aioaVlKZU4 https://t.co/lPlYIsn1tx

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's Ibex #ProtectedArea has been added to the IUCN Green List, recognizing its commitment to biodiversity and sustainable development.

This achievement aligns with Saudi Arabia's goal of protecting 30% of its land and sea areas by 2030.
https://t.co/elo9atUkDN https://t.co/yYklncgovA

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🇲🇰 The Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning in #NorthMacedonia has proposed declaring Mount Sharr as a National Park and the mountains of Osogova as a #ProtectedArea. These initiatives are part of the government's efforts to protect biodiversity:

https://t.co/8lWD7g7qJd https://t.co/FKvm0eiI1X

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#ProtectedArea Highlight:

Ulu Masen, Sumatra, faces threats from deforestation. Conservation efforts are underway, with local communities and government agencies working to protect the forest & ensure the long-term survival of Ulu Masen's rich ecosystem.

https://t.co/2fYhDyuw0O https://t.co/Hu83UZfnmD

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Supported by the BIOPAMA programme: Conservationists from East & Southern Africa participated in a virtual course on effective #ProtectedArea management. The course aimed to improve participants' understanding of conservation economics and finance:

https://t.co/6jnxtii2td https://t.co/mjsmWA0gPo

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Haleakalā NP in #Hawaii is a #ProtectedArea safeguarding unique biodiversity & crucial for science. Efforts to focus on controlling invasive species & restoring habitats are in place to protect the landscape and contribute to global conservation efforts.

https://t.co/0JKMTC7sTB https://t.co/DykuVNJiOt

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🇦🇪 The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (#EPAA) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has achieved a significant milestone with the inclusion of Sir Bu Nair Island #ProtectedArea in the @IUCN_PA #GreenList:

https://t.co/O6YFYgSBPx

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Which #ProtectedArea means something to you?

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🇦🇺 The brush-tailed bettong, a near-extinct marsupial, is making a comeback thanks to the Marna Banggara project in Australia. By creating a predator-free #ProtectedArea, this initiative is restoring the species & its crucial role in the ecosystem.

https://t.co/Mmpev5PvBA

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🇰🇿 @UNDP Kazakhstan, collabs with the gov to provide specialized heavy trucks to Ulytau NP & Ile-Balkhash NR to boost wildlife conservation. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration & improve #ProtectedArea management https://t.co/INgwlWiF4q https://t.co/5IYZceN2Lh

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🇸🇧 The Pamahima tribal community celebrated the official launch & declaration of the Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area, Solomon Islands. This 350-hectare #ProtectedArea, a first for the Makira-Ulawa Province, signifies a major conservation milestone.

https://t.co/JQk9y9RQrP https://t.co/68N3LNFsCo

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Mexico, Guatemala, & Belize have united to create the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor! This 14 million-acre #ProtectedArea is now the 2nd-largest reserve in the Americas, safeguarding 7,000+ species & honouring the legacy of Indigenous communities: https://t.co/xPhTkBDg7i

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🇵🇭The Philippines has designated Mt Masaraga as a #ProtectedArea under the National Integrated Protected Areas System. This 1,328m elevation biodiversity hotspot serves as a vital watershed for the Bicol River Basin & the protection of Raflessia species:

https://t.co/B90mE9cQ6n https://t.co/JhGHsuZPMJ

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