Why we need a healthy planet

In 2015, residents of Cape Town were days away from having their taps run dry following severe drought in South Africa. The city is predicted to have run out of water by 2030 and it is not the only area at risk.

Oceanic sharks and rays are important predators and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem that supports millions of people around the world. But their numbers have dropped by 71% since the 1970s.

One of the world’s largest mangrove forests, the Sundarbans in India, is feeling the effects of climate change. Four islands have been lost in the last 25 years and thousands have lost their homes.

Extreme bushfires, floods and a lack of habitat due to excessive tree-clearing, have all led to the koala population plummeting in Australia. On the country's east coast, the koala is now listed as endangered.

Pollution, development projects and hunting have led to a decline of river dolphins. Millions of people rely on rivers for water and food and the river dolphin plays a critical role by helping to keep rivers in balance.

European mink were once widespread along streams and rivers but today they are disappearing. Habitat loss, over-hunting and competition from invasive species have led to their severe decline.

From climate change to the extinction of species, we can all be a part of the solutions that help to heal the planet

How technology is helping us to repair, monitor and manage Earth’s natural resources sustainably

The importance of coral reefs is enormous; unfortunately, so to are the threats they face from the climate crisis