Protected lands and endangered species aren't properly safeguarded, report says

Some of the most biodiverse ecosystems are not being protected and the management of many protected areas is deficient, a progress report warnsThe world is edging towards a major conservation target for protected land and oceans, but there are concerns over how safeguarded areas are managed and whether they are effectively protecting endangered species, according to a new report.Nearly 15% of the Earth’s land, covering around 20m sq km, is contained in national parks or other protected are