Protection
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Environment
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Environment
Environment EcuadorOne Province, 13 Protected Ecosystems
Through establishing a system of protected areas, the province of Pichincha, in Ecuador, ensures the long-term protection of 13 different ecosystems and, therefore, a unique diversity of species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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Animals
Animals BrazilA First-of-Its-Kind Sanctuary to Protect a Precious Woodpecker
In order to save the Kaempfer’s woodpecker, the state of Tocantins purchased a portion of the Cerrado landscape, turning it into the very first sanctuary dedicated to the Brazil-endemic bird, that is part of a growing network of protected lands.
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Heroes
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Society
Society AfricaA Continent-Wide Women’s Rights Protocol Has Proven to Be Truly Lifesaving
In the 20 years since its adoption by 44 out of 54 African countries, the Maputo Protocol has successfully played a role in protecting and guaranteeing women's rights, becoming a tool for legal redress and for seeking accountability whenever the rights of women and girls are…
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Animals
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Environment
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Animals
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Animals
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Environment
Environment ZimbabweTwo Countries Join Forces to Protect Their Waters
The lower Zambezi-Mana River basins, a shared resource of Zambia and Zimbabwe, are now subject to extended protection, reflecting the two southern African countries’ commitment to promoting sustainable management for the sake of the environment and the population.