protectedareas
Protected areas are clearly defined geographic spaces designated and managed to achieve long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. They may be established to conserve biodiversity, protect ecological processes, safeguard cultural heritage, or maintain sustainable uses of natural resources. Protected areas exist in all regions of the world and range from strictly protected reserves to landscapes where human activity is integrated with conservation goals.
Protected areas are categorized by objectives and management approaches. International frameworks, especially the IUCN protected area
Many protected areas are established under national laws and international instruments. The Convention on Biological Diversity
Despite their importance, protected areas face challenges such as underfunding, encroachment, poaching, invasive species, climate change