Loss of wetlands smaller than assumed so far

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Wetlands are among the world’s most severely threatened ecosystems. They play an important role as water filters and stores and also as carbon stores. New data shows that the share of wetlands going lost across the world has so far been overestimated.

Period16 Feb 2023

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  • TitleLoss of wetlands smaller than assumed so far (Rural 21)
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe International Journal of Rural Development
    Media typeSocial Media
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    Date16/02/23
    DescriptionWetlands are among the world’s most severely threatened ecosystems. They play an important role as water filters and stores and also as carbon stores. New data shows that the share of wetlands going lost across the world has so far been overestimated.
    URLhttps://www.rural21.com/english/news/detail/article/loss-of-wetlands-smaller-than-assumed-so-far.html
    PersonsKees Klein Goldewijk
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