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BURNMongabayJun 6, 2026
How trade bans and local conservation helped save a dazzling blue gecko
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6.76
Confidence
9/10
Amount
7M CBWD
AI justification
Trade bans and local conservation saved 40,000 geckos from extinction. | The trade bans and local conservation efforts directly addressed the severe threat of extinction for the turquoise dwarf gecko, aligning with biodiversity protection (SDG 15) and climate action (SDG 13). The magnitude of the positive impact is high due to the scale of individuals saved and the systemic prevention of future harm.