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Algeria Highlights Biodiversity Protection Efforts at COP17 Summit in Armenia

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addressed the COP17 summit on biodiversity in Yerevan, reaffirming Algeria's commitment to protecting its natural resources against desertification and climate change. The national strategy for 2025-2030 outlines 24 key objectives aimed at sustainable ecosystem management. Notable initiatives mentioned include the revitalization of the "Green Dam" covering 4.7 million hectares, the expansion of protected areas to 24 sites, and the operationalization of the National Seed Bank. The President emphasized that meeting global biodiversity goals requires international solidarity, particularly through adequate funding and technology transfer to developing nations to ensure the effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal framework.