Discoveries from the inaugural comprehensive meta-analysis on the effectiveness of conservation efforts are vital. With over 44,000 species facing extinction, the impact on ecosystems that regulate climate and provide essential services like clean water, livelihoods, and cultural preservation for billions of people worldwide cannot be overstated.
The recent adoption of new global targets to combat biodiversity loss underscores the urgency of evaluating the success of conservation measures.
“Focusing solely on the decline of species might lead to the misconception that we are failing to protect biodiversity. However, the complete picture tells a different story,” stated Penny Langhammer, the study’s lead author and executive vice president of Re:wild.
This study demonstrates that conservation efforts are indeed effective in reversing biodiversity loss. It is evident that conservation needs to be a top priority, with increased resources and political backing on a global scale. Simultaneously, we must address the root causes of biodiversity loss, such as unsustainable consumption and production.
2024-04-25 18:51:03
Source from phys.org