Protect Chagos

Protect Chagos

"The Chagos Archipelago represents a magnificent conservation opportunity that could be of lasting benefit to humanity. There can be few places on this planet that represent better value for leveraging spectacular returns. What is needed is vision and a leadership initiative by Britain to create the Chagos as an iconic, pristine area held in trust for the future of the world community."

Professor Callum Roberts, University of York.

Consultation deadline extended to 5th March

12.02.2010 by chagosadmin

We’ve just heard that the consultation deadline has been extended to the 5th March. This gives us three more weeks to try and convince the government that the creation of a no-take Protected Area in the Chagos is the right thing to do, and is supported by both NGOs and the general public. So, if you haven’t already there’s still time to sign the petition!

Read more on the Foreign Office website.

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