This report offers a detailed analysis of the state of global biodiversity, emphasizing the sharp decline in wildlife populations over the last 50 years. The report presents data from the Living Planet Index (LPI), showing an alarming 73% drop in the size of monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020, affecting terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems globally. It explores key causes of biodiversity loss, such as habitat degradation, climate change, and overexploitation, while also identifying several ecological tipping points that could have catastrophic consequences if current trends continue.
The report is divided into several sections, beginning with an introduction on measuring biodiversity loss and its significance, followed by discussions on ecosystem tipping points, progress toward global conservation goals, and proposed sustainable solutions. Specific case studies, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon Rainforest, highlight critical regions on the brink of irreversible change. The report emphasizes the urgency of transforming food, energy, and finance systems to mitigate these challenges.
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- 94
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- Switzerland
Table of Contents
- 2024 LIVING PLANET REPORT 1
- CHAPTER 1 18
- What is biodiversity and why is it important 19
- How do we measure nature 20
- The global Living Planet Index 2024 24
- Understanding drivers of change to nature through regional perspectives 26
- Hawksbill turtle 32
- African forest elephant 32
- Chinstrap penguin 32
- Boto or Amazon river dolphin and Tucuxi 33
- Chinook salmon 33
- Mountain gorilla 33
- European bison 33
- CHAPTER 2 34
- Early warning signals 36
- Tipping points with global significance 41
- A wake-up call 43
- CHAPTER 3 44
- Reaching 2030 on the pathway to a sustainable future 46
- CHAPTER 4 50
- Nature conservation 51
- The food system 61
- The energy system 70
- Green finance 77
- CHAPTER 5 84
