The population sizes of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have seen an alarming average drop of 68% since 1970.
Human activity is harming the natural world and we are paying the price. To protect human health, we must protect nature.
Learn moreFreshwater species populations are declining disproportionately faster - by an average of 84%
Learn moreRhinos, polar bears and tigers may be the focus of most headlines about species loss, but did you know that many insects, plants and microscopic life forms are also facing extinction?
Learn moreBeyond the species of plants, animals, and fungi that we eat there are other species like pollinators and microorganisms that are essentail to food production.
Learn moreAlmost all aspects of human health depend on a thriving natural world. But if biodiversity loss continues at the current rate, the health and well-being of many will only get worse.
Learn moreAlmost all of our economic activity relies on nature. If we don’t tackle the nature loss crisis, we risk huge disruption to the world’s economies and harm to the lives and livelihoods of many millions.
Learn morePioneering new modelling shows that without further efforts to counteract habitat loss and degradation, global biodiversity will continue to decline.
Learn moreNature itself can provide many of the solutions we need - from mangroves that help prevent flooding of coastal communities to wetlands that improve water quality.
Learn moreIf we continue to destroy the natural world, we will see more outbreaks like COVID-19, and the next pandemic could be even more deadly and costly.
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