Rising seas threaten UNESCO-listed Halligen bird sanctuary in Germany

The Halligen islands, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and key stopover for migratory birds between Africa and the Arctic, face habitat loss from accelerating sea-level rise. The report highlights a broader global decline in bird populations, with one in eight species threatened. This underscores the tangible ecological impact of climate change on critical biodiversity sites, though specific timelines and adaptation measures remain unclear.

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