WWF International - "Species bounces back: your weekly round-up 🐼" 2021

Stories this week highlight the urgency for climate action and show what can happen when we come together for our planet.

OUR AMBITION | OUR WORK | GET INVOLVED Weekly roundup 19th September We made it through another week – and we're glad to have you with us as we roll into the next! This week, we've put together some stories that highlight the urgency for climate action, and others which show what can happen when we do come together for our planet. It's essential that leaders make positive changes to our environment, but research shows they are falling behind. Read on to learn more. And our second feature shows exactly what's at stake if they don't step up for our planet. When we do take action, we see results: one species has bounced back from the brink of extinction thanks to 30 years of conservation work, and underwater forests are on the way to recovery under the watchful eye of scientists. Nature is so important to our survival, and the last story gives a glimpse into one example. Leaders must step up for nature In 2015, leaders from across the world pledged in the UN Paris Agreement to make positive strides for our planet, including limiting global warming to well below 2°C. But none of the world's major economies have met their obligations – and it's urgent they make a change: Learn more Human rights and the environment To safeguard our rights and the rights of people we share this planet with, we need to see human rights and the environment as two sides of the same coin. We must act on the climate and nature loss crises as if our lives depend on it – because they do: Read more Bandicoot bounces back from extinction Following 30 years of conservation efforts, a small Australian marsupial has gone from "extinct in the wild" to "endangered". In that time, the number of bandicoots has jumped from just 150 to around 1,500: Learn more Efforts to save kelp Underwater forests rich with kelp are under threat, which paints bad news for our oceans – but the reintroduction of sea stars in California could make a difference to these natural systems: Read more The beauty of mangrove forests Mangrove forests are crucial to the survival of coastal communities and wildlife, and this year's Mangrove Photography Awards highlights their essential role in the environment. Take a look at the beautiful winning images below: See more WWF believes in people and nature thriving together | Visit panda.org today WWF International Rue Mauverney 28  Gland Switzerland Autor: WWF International Fonte: WWF International O Blogue da Cidadania Ativa; Inclusão Social; Sustentabilidade Ambiental e Natureza Carlos Carrapiço 2021