WWF International - "Leaders must act now on the nature loss crisis" 2021

This just can't continue any longer, because losing species we share the planet with has a harmful ripple effect on all of us too.

OUR AMBITION | OUR WORK | GET INVOLVED Nature is in crisis. We're losing it at a rate never witnessed before, with a 68% decline in wildlife populations on average since 1970. This trend includes iconic animals like elephants and tigers, but many less-well-known species are also threatened with extinction including about 40% of plants. This just can't continue any longer, because losing species we share the planet with has a harmful ripple effect on all of us too. The natural systems, which provide us with everything from fresh water to a stable climate, rely on this rich variety of life on Earth – something called biodiversity. For example, lush forests like the Amazon act as key allies in our efforts to combat the climate crisis while also providing sustenance for people and homes for wildlife. If we lose them, we lose life-sustaining nature. Right now, we still have the opportunity to turn things around – and one of the keys lies in preserving this biodiversity. This week, a UN conference on biodiversity is taking place in China – bringing together countries to address how we can conserve and restore nature. With the right commitments, it could set up the foundations for a better, more sustainable future. A future where people and nature thrive: Learn more Image: © Luis Barreto / WWF-UK 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