WWF Report Links Wildlife Decline to Economic Resilience
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What happened
The World Wildlife Fund released a report utilizing the Zoological Society of London's Living Planet Index, which tracks 35,803 populations of 5,790 species from 1970 to 2022. The report found that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has fallen 73% since 1970, though it also noted signs of recovery in certain species. The WWF argues that nature serves as a life support system for economies, providing food, water, and clean air.
Why it matters
The report emphasizes that healthy ecosystems are foundational to economic resilience. It warns that major shifts are required in the energy, food, and finance systems that are currently driving wildlife declines.
Healthy ecosystems are foundational to economic resilience, prompting calls for integrating biodiversity into financial systems.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.WWF report utilizes ZSL's Living Planet Index to highlight nature's role in economic support.1 source
WWF warns major shifts are needed in energy systems following Living Planet index analysis.1 source
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