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Niokolo-Koba National Park Conservation Initiative
July 1 , 2026
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- The Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved US$1.26 million for a new conservation initiative led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Niokolo-Koba National Park.
- The initiative aims to strengthen conservation and ecological restoration in Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal.
- Niokolo-Koba National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve located in southeastern Senegal.
- The park spans about 913,000 hectares and is part of the Sudanian savanna ecosystem.
- The park was previously listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger in 2007 but was removed from the danger list in 2024 after conservation efforts.
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