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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 8.1%
Queen Elizabeth National Park is an important conservation area due to its location in the biodiverse Albertine Rift region and its diverse habitats. The park is home to key species such as African elephants, tree-climbing lions, chimpanzees, hippos, and a wide array of bird species. These species represent the park's ecological richness and contribute to its significance for biodiversity conservation. Protecting the park is crucial for preserving the habitats of these species and maintaining ecological balance. Additionally, the park provides essential ecosystem services like water filtration, grazing areas, and supports local livelihoods through sustainable tourism.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.