YEREVAN - Countries renewed their promises to protect wildlife at United Nations talks in Yerevan, Armenia, according to a report in The New York Times. The article, which is headlined as covering COP17 biodiversity talks, carries a byline crediting reporter Catrin Einhorn.

The Times summary said that countries had "renewed their promises to protect wildlife" at the talks, while also stating that how to cover the costs remains a question. The summary did not say which governments made the renewed pledges, what the commitments contain, or how much money is involved.

The headline places the talks in Yerevan, Armenia, while the summary refers only to U.N. talks in Armenia. Both descriptions come from the same report, so the city is taken from its headline. The summary does not describe the dates or length of the talks, and those details are not reported here.

Because this account rests on a single report, it does not include coverage from other news organizations. Readers seeking fuller details of the commitments and the cost question can consult the Times article.

No other source was provided for this story, and no separate statement from the countries, the United Nations, or Armenian officials was included in the material used. Each statement above reflects only the wording of the Times headline and summary.

Sources: The New York Times: COP17 Biodiversity Talks in Yerevan, Armenia.