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11 Oct '12, 8pm

Good news for gorillas, hippos, chimpanzees & elephants: Congo takes major step for wetlands protection

Anada Tiega, Secretary General of the International Convention on Wetlands, congratulated the Republic of Congo for this major conservation milestone—which was achieved with WWF’s support. Tiega said these new designations come at an opportune time, as nations meet in Hyderabad, India, to shore up commitments to protecting biological diversity. “This move by the Republic of Congo demonstrates how protecting wetlands through Ramsar can help countries meet their commitments,” says Tiega. Twenty-nine million acres of Congo’s wetlands are now designated and protected as Ramsar sites—an area roughly the size of Ohio. It is hoped that protecting this critical habitat for charismatic species could enhance tourism opportunities in the Central African nation, and bring myriad other economic, environmental and social benefits.

Full article: https://worldwildlife.org/stories/new-protection-for-elep...

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