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Global Leaders Unite Amid Wetlands Crisis, U.S. Absent

7/31/2025

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In Zimbabwe, delegates from more than 170 nations gathered to address the alarming 35% decline in wetlands since 1970. The absence of the U.S. and Russia's withdrawal cast a shadow on future collaboration. Wetlands are vital for water security and climate stability, with their loss deeply affecting vulnerable communities in Africa and Latin America.

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Story summary

In Zimbabwe, delegates from more than 170 nations gathered to address the alarming 35% decline in wetlands since 1970. The absence of the U.S. and Russia's withdrawal cast a shadow on future collaboration. Wetlands are vital for water security and climate stability, with their loss deeply affecting vulnerable communities in Africa and Latin America.