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*In this issue:*
* World Heritage Sites Face Growing Water Risks ( #blurb1 )
* Farmers Restore ‘Cradle of Mankind’ in Kenya ( #blurb2 )
* The EU’s Landmark Deforestation Law, Explained ( #blurb3 )
* Global Flood Projections for 2030 ( #blurb4 )
Mosi-oa-Tunya/ Victoria Falls ( [link removed] )
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Severe Water Risks Threaten Cherished World Heritage Sites ( [link removed] )
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Growing water risks are threatening some of the world’s most iconic places — from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu to Yellowstone National Park. New WRI analysis reveals that nearly 900 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — 73% of all those on land — face at least one severe water risk today, whether from drought, flooding or dwindling supply. These challenges are only growing as climate change and nature loss intensify.
And it’s not just cultural heritage that’s at stake. Many of these sites include vital natural ecosystems that provide food, shelter and income to millions of people. They also sustain fragile wildlife populations, like migratory birds and endangered species.
We examined how water risks are affecting cherished heritage sites around the globe — and what to do about it.
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Partner farmers from Marsabit, working with the International Tree Foundation ( [link removed] )
Photo by Prowl Limited/WRI
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Farmers Restore the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ in Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley ( [link removed] )
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Often known as the “cradle of mankind,” Kenya’s vibrant Greater Rift Valley faces increasing pressure from deforestation, climate change and unsustainable land use. But local farmers and communities are reviving the land, one tree at a time.
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An oil palm nursery near Bengkulu, Sumatra ( [link removed] )
Photo by James Anderson/WRI
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What to Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation ( [link removed] )
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a landmark law meant to bar certain commodities (like palm oil, coffee, cocoa and soy) from entering EU markets unless they are deforestation-free. This could be a game-changer for forests globally — if the law withstands ongoing attempts to delay and weaken it.
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People stand on a mud road with flood waters lapping on either side. ( [link removed] )
Photo by Asianet-Pakistan/Shutterstock
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Understanding Future Flood Risks: Projections for 2030 ( [link removed] )
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Search and rescue operations are still underway in Texas in the wake of devastating July 4 floods that claimed over 130 lives. ( [link removed] ) In Pakistan, more than 100 lives ( [link removed] ) have been lost to severe flooding since June 26. As communities grapple with the aftermath of these heartbreaking events, they underscore the urgent need for better warning systems and prevention — especially as the number of people affected by floods is projected to double between 2010 and 2030.
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Vital Visualizations
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ANNUAL POPULATION AT RISK OF RIVERINE FLOODING BY 2030 ( [link removed] )
Floods are intensifying around the world, with catastrophic effects on lives and communities. Data from WRI’s Aqueduct platform shows where people are most likely to be impacted by riverine and coastal flooding by 2030.
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FEATURED STATEMENT
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*8 African Nations Commit to 100% Sustainable Ocean Management ( [link removed] )*
On July 10, eight African nations adopted the Yaoundé Declaration, committing to sustainably manage 100% of ocean areas under their national jurisdiction by 2030.
Wanjira Mathai, WRI ( [link removed] )
“The ocean is one interconnected system...and governments must manage it that way. The Yaoundé Declaration is a powerful signal of regional leadership, showing that countries across the Gulf of Guinea are not just willing, but determined to build a sustainable, inclusive blue economy together.”
*— Wanjira Mathai ( [link removed] )
* *—* Director, WRI Africa
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