The once-in-a-decade World Parks Congress being held in Sydney and - TopicsExpress



          

The once-in-a-decade World Parks Congress being held in Sydney and attended by more than 5000 delegates from across the world closed today. The final Sydney Promise was released. “Protected areas are by far the best investment the world can make to address some of today’s biggest development challenges,” says Julia Marton-Lefèvre, IUCN Director General. The document highlights the need to invigorate global efforts to protect natural areas, including scaling up the protection of landscapes and oceans. It includes commitments to boost investment in nature’s solutions to halt biodiversity loss, tackle climate change, reduce the risk and impact of disasters, improve food and water security and promote human health. It also aims to inspire people around the globe, across generations and cultures, to experience the wonder of nature through protected areas.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:21:26 +0000

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