Africa faces steep wetland loss amid urgent calls for policy, finance 

Africa is facing an alarming rate of wetland degradation, with losses that may surpass the global average of 35% since 1970, warns Dr Julie Mulonga, Director of Wetlands International East Africa. She warned of widespread environmental and economic consequences unless urgent action is taken to restore and protect the continent’s rapidly disappearing wetlands. Ahead of…

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Victoria Falls gains prestigious “Wetland City” status, boosting conservation and sustainable tourism

The City of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been awarded the prestigious “Wetland City” status by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a global recognition of its outstanding conservation efforts and commitment to protecting its natural environment. This accolade is expected to further enhance sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives in the region. Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General…

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