WWF Report Indicates that Wildlife Populations Have Declined by 73% since 1970.
Global Biodiversity Has a Desolate Future: A new report on WWF has painted a desolate picture of global biodiversity. WWF report reveals a shocking figure that indicates global wildlife populations have declined by as much as 73% since 1970.
It gives depletion cause as the loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. The said report indicates that loss of biodiversity endangers human health, food security, and economic stability.
Latin America and the Caribbean have declined the most, with its species populations decreasing by 94% since 1970. Declines in Africa are 66%, Asia Pacific 61%, Europe and North America 41%.
This report also describes the effect of human activity on freshwater. Freshwater species were recorded to have drastically declined with a 83% drop in population since 1970. It is largely due to habitat loss, pollution, and introduction of alien species.
"It is an SOS to the world regarding the crisis facing the planet,"said WWF International Director General Marco Lambertini. "We are losing biodiversity at alarming rates with profound consequences for human beings. It is time for urgent action in terms of protecting our natural world and ensuring a sustainable future for all."
The report urges an international joint effort to combat biodiversity loss. This requires protecting the habitats and restoring those that have been destroyed, reducing pollution, and dealing with the ongoing changes of the climate. It also promotes consumption and production practices that are sustainable and policies that promote biodiversity conservation, reports WWF.
The Living Planet Report 2024 is a wake-up call for policymakers, businesses, and indeed, for every individual that clearly points to the need for joint efforts to protect our planet and a sustainable future for future generations.
