Press briefing - UNESCO’s first People and Nature report: the state of the world’s most protected places

PRESS BRIEFING   UNESCO's first People and Nature report: the state of the world's most protected places   UNESCO invites you to a press briefing presenting the results of its first global assessment of all 2,270+ World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks – a network spanning an area larger than China and India combined, which supports 10% of the world population. The report, People and Nature in UNESCO sites, provides the most comprehensive picture to date of what these sites mean for the planet, and the accelerating threats they face.   Press briefing on the People and Nature in UNESCO Sites report Thursday 09 April, 14:00 CET Online, in English Click here to register     Drawing on scientific collaboration involving more than 20 leading research institutions, this report brings together data across all UNESCO designations to quantify their role in stabilizing the climate, sustaining human communities, and sheltering biodiversity. The report also examines the economic value, cultural significance and Indigenous knowledge embedded in these landscapes.   The press briefing will present the key findings of the report, provide an early opportunity for journalists to put questions directly to the authors, and learn how it impacts their own regions and audiences.   The full report, executive summary and factsheet will be shared with registered participants, under strict embargo until the official launch on Tuesday 21 April.   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0) 1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

If you would rather not receive future communications from UNESCO, let us know by clicking here.
UNESCO, 7, place de Fontenoy, PARIS, NA FRANCE France