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COP17: Algeria highlights efforts in biodiversity preservation

At the COP17 summit in Armenia, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune detailed Algeria's significant strides in ecological protection. The nation has expanded its protected zones to 24 areas, spanning various ecosystems, and has successfully inventoried over 27,000 animal and plant species. A new national strategy for 2025-2030 has been implemented, outlining 24 specific goals and 93 operational measures. Key initiatives mentioned include the restoration of the Green Dam across 4.7 million hectares, the commissioning of the National Seed Bank to boost food security, and the launch of a national museum dedicated to the environment and biodiversity. Algeria remains committed to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.