One of Africa’s Most Important Water Sources Just Got Some Very Good News

Inside Climate News · By Katie Surma · last updated February 5, 2026 – 12:07 AM

Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.

By Katie Surma

A vast wetland system that feeds water supplies for much of central and southern Africa has remained largely outside the global conservation spotlight, even as climate change and environmental degradation increased the stakes. Angola has now moved to change that.

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