RT by @CopernicusEU: 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Today, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has agreed to increase protection around the archipelago by 166,000 km². This is equivalent to an area larger than England and Wales combined.

The islands in the Southern Ocean are one of the most important biodiversity hotspots on the planet.

In 2017, only 2% were fully protected and I swam there to call on the UK Government to properly protect them. With today's news, protection has increased from 23% to 36%.

This is an important milestone on the journey towards full protection. Thank you to everyone who has helped us make this possible.

https://gov.gs/mp-enhancements-feb24/

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