New research warns that biodiversity is declining even faster within protected areas, despite global efforts to conserve nature. The study found that nearly a quarter of the world's most biodiverse land is within protected areas, but the quality of these areas is decreasing at a rate 1.3 times faster than outside them. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of conservation practices and highlights the need for more stringent protections.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/24/biodiversity-declining-even-faster-in-protected-areas-scientists-warn-cop16-30x30-conservation-target