Jaap van der Varde
Head of conservation for the Congo Basin at the World Wildlife Foundation, discussing the discovery of new species and the threats to the region's biodiversity.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 36min
People in war-torn Sudan need more help
Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent, shares her firsthand experiences from war-torn Sudan, revealing the escalating humanitarian crisis faced by displaced families. Abigail Matrai from Zimbabwe discusses a pivotal High Court ruling expanding abortion rights for victims of rape and incest, shedding light on past legal barriers. Jaap van der Varde from the WWF highlights the rich biodiversity of the Congo Basin, celebrating over 700 newly discovered species while stressing the urgent threats of poaching and industrialism.
