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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 21h

🌍 #ProtectedPlanet November 2025 Update:

#WDPCA: is 310,367, including 303,773 #ProtectedAreas, covering 244 countries & territories and 6,594 #OECMs covering 16 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

Read More: ⤵️
www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 5d

#Portugal is accelerating its goal to protect 30% of its #MarineProtectedArea coverage, with the creation of the Madeira-Tore and Gorringe Bank Marine Nature Reserve.

This massive 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣km reserve is a HUGE win for biodiversity.

Read More:⤵️

www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

Portugal Now Expands Marine Conservation with Madeira-Tore and Gorringe Bank Marine Nature Reserve - Travel And Tour World

Portugal aims to reach 30% marine protected areas by 2026 with the creation of the Madeira-Tore and Gorringe Bank Marine Nature Reserve, enhancing sustainability

www.travelandtourworld.com

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 7d

🦈Thrilling news from the #SipawayIsland #MPA:

Researchers confirmed the sighting of rare Thresher Sharks in the area's shallow waters. This incredible discovery has proven that decades of conservation efforts have resulted in a thriving marine ecosystem

cebudailynews.inquirer.net/665382/thres...

Thresher sharks spotted off Negros Occidental

Thresher sharks were spotted by a diving team at the Sipaway Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.

cebudailynews.inquirer.net

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 7d

🪸Study shows Fiji coral reefs recovered rapidly from acute disturbance (Cat 5 Cyclone): sites losing up to 91% cover achieved near-baseline health in 4 years.

🪸Recovery hinged on strong ecological factors & key data for adaptive coral reef management.

newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...

Fiji’s Coral Reefs Show Remarkable Recovery After Category 5 Cyclone

SUVA, FIJI, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 ...

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 12d

It's #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! 🐾

These majestic cats are vital to Asia's high-altitude ecosystems, but they remain a vulnerable species.

Today, we highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to protect the snow leopard and its fragile mountain home from poaching and climate change.

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 14d

The recent Himachal Pradesh #SnowLeopard assessment confirms a robust population of 83 individuals, a testament to effective conservation efforts. This success story proves the critical importance of #ProtectedAreas for the survival of this keystone species:

www.counterview.net/2025/10/83-s...

83 snow leopards and rare species discovered in Himachal’s trans-Himalayas

News & Views from Alternative Quarters

www.counterview.net

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 13d

🦧 Scientists have discovered a new cluster of the Critically Endangered Tapanuli #Orangutan in a remote peat swamp. While vital for conservation, this small population is isolated & unprotected, demanding immediate habitat defence. #ProtectedAreas #Conservation

news.mongabay.com/2025/10/tapa...

New cluster of Tapanuli orangutans discovered in Sumatra peat swamp

CENTRAL TAPANULI, Indonesia — Since it was first described by scientists in 2017, the Tapanuli orangutan, one of the world’s rarest great apes, was believed to live only in the Batang Toru forest of I...

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 14d

The recent Himachal Pradesh #SnowLeopard assessment confirms a robust population of 83 individuals, a testament to effective conservation efforts. This success story proves the critical importance of #ProtectedAreas for the survival of this keystone species:

www.counterview.net/2025/10/83-s...

83 snow leopards and rare species discovered in Himachal’s trans-Himalayas

News & Views from Alternative Quarters

www.counterview.net

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 20d

It's #SaveTheKiwiWeek - Survival for New Zealand's iconic #Kiwi heavily relies on #ProtectedAreas! Outside of predator-controlled sanctuaries, only 5% of chicks survive. PAs and fenced zones are essential life support, boosting survival rates to ~65%!

@savethekiwi.bsky.social

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 21d

#ProtectedPlanet is evolving!🌍

We're merging the WDPA & WD-OECM into the new World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas ( #WDPCA ). This simplifies reporting & boosts our ability to track KMGBF Target 3 (30% effective conservation by 2030).

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www.protectedplanet.net/en/news-and-...

Introducing the WDPCA

Exciting changes are coming to Protected Planet in November, including a bringing together and rebrand of our flagship databases into the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas.

www.protectedplanet.net

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 26d

🌍#ProtectedPlanet October 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,645 (303,770 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,631 (6,594 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 26d

Happy International #OctopusDay! 🐙 These highly intelligent ocean predators are critical to marine health. Protecting their habitats by supporting #MPAs and #OECMs is essential to securing their underwater home and their future. #OceanScience

📸 - @livescience.com

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 27d

New species alert! 🦎 Scientists discovered the Sakaerat bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus sakaeratensis) in Thailand's #UNESCO Sakaerat #BiosphereReserve. This find underscores the critical role #ProtectedAreas play as hidden sanctuaries for unique life:

www.earth.com/news/new-spe...

New species of gecko with curved fingers discovered in a dense forest

Scientists discover a new species of gecko, Cyrtodactylus sakaeratensis, in the Sakaerat reserve, Thailand, confirmed by genetic analysis.

www.earth.com

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · 28d

#Greece is making waves in marine conservation, demonstrating that protecting the #Ocean can be an effective strategy for boosting a national economy.

Anchored by two major commitments: the expansion of #MPAs & the ratification of the #GlobalOceanTreaty:

greekcitytimes.com/2025/10/06/g...

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Oct 3

Amazing! 🙌 In the #Amazon, local communities are driving huge conservation wins. Protecting lakes means 86 acres of surrounding forest benefits for every 1 acre patrolled. True #OECMs, demonstrating the power of local empowerment! #CommunityConservation

www.earth.com/news/how-loc...

When local communities manage protected Amazon rainforest areas, good things happen

Local patrols in the Amazon are leading a conservation success story, protecting forests and wildlife against growing threats.

www.earth.com

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Oct 2

A truly sad day 💚 #ThankyouDrJane, for everything you have done for chimpanzee research and for inspiring others to protect wildlife through The Jane Goodall Institute UK.

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Oct 1

Launch of New Guidance for Reporting Effectiveness Data to #ProtectedPlanet 📔

The GD-PAME has now been expanded to store information on assessment results, collating data gathered through a range of effectiveness assessment tools at the national & site level

www.protectedplanet.net/en/news-and-...

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 30

Historic commitment! #Suriname just pledged to protect 90% of its #Amazon rainforest forever. As a global carbon sink, this move sets a new standard for #conservation, tying forest protection to a new, nature-powered economy. #ClimateAction #ProtectedArea

www.rainforesttrust.org/our-impact/r...

Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far exceeding the 30x30 global goal for climate and biodiversity protection – Rainforest Trust

Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, a significant commitment for global climate action and biodiversity.

www.rainforesttrust.org

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 29

Counting Kings: 🦁 Scientists are using Spatially Explicit Capture–Recapture (SECR) to count lions, an apex predator & keystone species. This data provides a clear signal for the health of Africa's #ProtectedAreaEffectiveness.

Read More Here: ⤵️
news.mongabay.com/2025/09/coun...

Counting kings: How annual lion surveys reveal the health of Africa’s protected areas

On a dawn drive through a savannah reserve in Zambia, a ranger slows the truck and points to a faint trail in the dust. It is not the spoor of an antelope or a stray cow. It is the print of a lioness ...

news.mongabay.com

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 25

#Vietnam's Côn Đảo National Park is now an #IUCNGreenList site! A major win for conservation, recognising the park's world-class efforts in protecting marine ecosystems and endangered species - A model for sustainable development. #ProtectedAreas #IUCN #GreenList

vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1...

Côn Đảo National Park admitted to IUCN Green List until 2030

This is not only a recognition but also a testament to the efforts to fulfill commitments to biodiversity conservation.

vietnamnews.vn

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 24

📆 Sept 30 & Oct 3
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🌍 Interpretation: EN | FR | ES | TH
🔗 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 24

We will hear from a wide range of experts on Target 3 implementation and monitoring at national & local levels, and explore the different conservation pathways— #ProtectedAreas, #OECMs & Indigenous and Traditional Territories ( #ITTs ) —framing the 30x30 global commitment.

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 24

📢Join us for a Conservation Pathways online training on how Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework can become an opportunity to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 23

In a landmark achievement, the #HighSeasTreaty is on track to enter into force in Jan 2026, thanks to 61 countries including #Morocco & #SierraLeone. It's a lifeline for the 2/3 of the ocean beyond national boundaries, bringing us closer to global biodiversity targets:

news.un.org/en/story/202....

UN ‘high seas’ treaty clears ratification threshold, to enter into force in January

A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026.

news.un.org

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 18

#Kazakhstan is making major strides in conservation and is set to expand its #ProtectedAreas to 34 million hectares by 2035, becoming the first in Central Asia to pilot #OECMs. These efforts will help conserve nearly 30% of its territory:

astanatimes.com/2025/09/kaza...

Kazakhstan Plans to Expand Protected Areas to 34 Million Hectares by 2035 - The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Plans to Expand Protected Areas to 34 Million Hectares by 2035

astanatimes.com

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Protected Planet @protectedplanet.bsky.social · Sep 15

The #Philippines has designated Mt Masaraga as a #ProtectedArea under the National Integrated Protected Areas System. This 1,328m elevation biodiversity hotspot serves as a vital watershed for the Bicol River Basin & the protection of Raflessia species:

www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/12/r...

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