At least 80% of the world's most important sites for biodiversity on land currently contain human developments

At least 80% of the world's most important sites for biodiversity on land currently contain human developments

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230323103418.htm

A study has found that infrastructure worldwide is widespread in sites that have been identified as internationally important for biodiversity, and its prevalence is likely to increase.

This is the first ever assessment of the presence of infrastructure in Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs): a global network of thousands of sites recognised internationally as being the world's most critical areas for wildlife.