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UNESCO Report Says Protected Sites Help Wildlife and Communities Thrive

A report published on April 21, 2026 found that UNESCO-designated sites are helping biodiversity and local communities hold up better than many unprotected areas.

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the usual weather conditions of a place over a long period
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the variety of living things in an area

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  1. A declaration calls for stronger coastal protection.
  2. A new UN-linked climate assessment said many cities are not adapting fast enough to rising heat, leaving residents, infrastructure and health systems increasingly exposed.
  3. A report published on April 21, 2026 found that UNESCO-designated sites are helping biodiversity and local communities hold up better than many unprotected areas.
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