The Ministry of Planning and Development said it has received approvals for a new National Protected Areas System Plan which would protect almost 20,000 square kilometres of terrestrial, freshwater and marine areas throughout the country.
In a statement issued on World Environment Day (June 5, 2020), the Ministry said the new System Plan covers terrestrial areas and marine and freshwater ecosystems and includes the establishment of 136 Protected Areas.
Ministry approves system plan for 136 Protected Areas
In a statement issued on World Environment Day (June 5, 2020), the Ministry said the new System Plan covers terrestrial areas and marine and freshwater ecosystems and includes the establishment of 136 Protected Areas.
Ministry approves system plan for 136 Protected Areas