UNESCO to Review Protection of Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 18, 2026 · Originally reported October 16, 2026 by La Prensa
A UNESCO mission will visit Honduras in late 2026 to assess conservation at the Plátano River Biosphere Reserve, the country's largest protected area, which remains on the World Heritage in Danger list because of illegal land occupation, poaching, and deforestation tied to organized crime.
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Also reported by: TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)