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The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal species at an alarming rate, destroying Earth's biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance.  The problem is particularly acute in developing countries.  Scientists estimate that various animal and plant species may be disappearing at the rate of one every day, with thousands more on the verge of extinction.  Widely sought for everything from medical research, medicinal supplies, and display in zoos, to satisfying the demands of high fashion, the illegal trade in wildlife is a lucrative business, making it difficult to control.  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is actively involved in working with governments, scientists, private organizations and other concerned groups to preserve and protect our endangered species.
A lion watches his territory in Kenya.
The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal species at an alarming rate, destroying Earth's biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance.  The problem is particularly acute in developing countries.  Scientists estimate that various animal and plant species may be disappearing at the rate of one every day, with thousands more on the verge of extinction.  Widely sought for everything from medical research, medicinal supplies, and display in zoos, to satisfying the demands of high fashion, the illegal trade in wildlife is a lucrative business, making it difficult to control.  The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is actively involved in working with governments, scientists, private organizations and other concerned groups to preserve and protect our endangered species.
White Tiger in Nandankan Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhubaneshwar. [Exact date unknown]
Two Baobab trees, with their thick trunks and large edible fruits, growing on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal.
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Children of Windhoek Township 
04/01/1989 00:00:00 
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Namibia: Two Years After Independence 
04/01/1992 21:01:35 
Unique ID UN7591074 
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Windhoek Township Resident with UNTAG Police Monitor 
04/01/1989 16:28:02 
Unique ID UN7732152 
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Transition Assistance Group Arrives in Namibia 
04/01/1989 23:19:45 
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Namibia: Birth of a Nation 
03/21/1990 23:18:48 
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Secretary-General Visits Reception Centre for Namibian Returnees
Secretary-General Visits Reception Centre for Namibian Returnees 
07/01/1989 00:00:00 
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Voters Go to the Polls for Namibia's Pre-Independence Elections 
11/01/1989 16:27:22 
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Namibia: Two Years After Independence 
04/01/1992 11:17:50 
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Namibia: Birth of a Nation 
03/12/1990 14:21:39 
Unique ID UN7729328 
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Voting at the Polling Station at Odangwa 
11/01/1989 16:56:52 
Unique ID UN7768151 
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Special Representatives Visit Ballot-Counting Centre 
11/01/1989 23:18:01 
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Namibia Come to Vote at Mobile Polling Station in Ovitoto Reserve 
11/01/1989 23:02:28 
Unique ID UN7589147 
Secretary-General Visits United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) Military Headquarters in Namibia
Secretary-General Visits United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) Military Headquarters in Namibia 
07/01/1989 00:00:00 
Unique ID UN713090 
Namibians Register to Vote Under the Supervision of UNTAG Staff
Namibians Register to Vote Under the Supervision of UNTAG Staff 
07/01/1989 00:00:00 
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UNTAG Worker Verifies aTendered Ballot at Windhoek Election Centre 
11/01/1989 16:13:41 
Unique ID UN7772028 
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Tendered Ballots Gathered for Checking at Windhoek Showgrounds 
11/01/1989 14:16:51 
Unique ID UN7772095 
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Special Representative Ahtisaari Declares Elections Free and Fair 
11/01/1989 16:25:16 
Unique ID UN7732158 
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Namibia: Two Years after Independence 
04/01/1992 12:12:34 
Unique ID UN7757279 
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UNTAG Monitors Namibian Voter Registration 
07/01/1989 16:27:42 
Unique ID UN7732154 
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Namibians Register to Vote Under the Supervision of UNTAG Staff 
07/01/1989 12:49:44 
Unique ID UN7757716 
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Headline Namibia: Two Years After Intependence 
Caption Description Namibia's long struggle for independence came to an end on 21 March 1990. The United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) had helped implement an independence plan that had provided for the territory's demilitarization, the abolition of all discriminatory and restrictive laws, and free and fair elections for a national constituent assembly. Today, UN agencies and volunteers are lending their assistance and their expertise as the Namibians set about the formidable task of nation-building.
Denizens of an ostrich farm near Mariental. [No exact date] 
Unique Identifier UN7591053 
NICA ID 264820 
Production Date 04/01/1992 9:02:56 PM 
Country Namibia
Credit UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
File size 6.37 MB