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Concerned by the decline of pollinators, MEPs also called for an urgent revision of the EU Pollinators Initiative. Nature restoration law. In February 2024, MEPs backed a new law on nature restoration, which is part of the EU’s efforts to preserve biodiversity in Europe. This law binds all EU countries to work towards restoring natural habitats.

Biodiversity has declined by more than a quarter in the last 35 years. The Living Planet Index (LPI) shows a decline of 52 per cent between 1970 and 2010. That's not good news. In general terms, population growth and our consumption are the reasons for this enormous loss. Specifically, habitat destruction and wildlife trade are the major causes ...

A decline in biodiversity threatens global food security. Many crops depend on wild relatives for genetic diversity, which is crucial for resistance to pests, diseases, and climate change. The loss of pollinators like bees and other insects has a direct impact on crop yields. Additionally, the depletion of fish stocks due to overfishing ...

The Earth’s wildlife is in crisis, with populations plummeting by a staggering 73% since 1970. This is not just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call. From disappearing habitats to the devastating effects of human activity, the decline is driven by many factors, each more alarming than the last. The once-thriving ecosystems that supported countless species are …

Biodiversity loss has a cascading effect on ecosystems and the environment, leading to a decline in ecosystem services and reduced resilience to disturbances. Some of the consequences include: Loss of ecosystem stability : Biodiverse ecosystems are more stable and resilient to disruptions such as climate change, disease outbreaks or invasive ...

Diminishing habitats mean that more animals will have to fight over the same food and prey and less shelter for reproduction, all of which result in population decline for many species. Additionally, the physical process of clearing land causes direct mortality for any animal that cannot flee the machinery in time. Deforestation also creates a ...

The Current Crisis: Status of Biodiversity on Earth. The current status of biodiversity on Earth is dire. We are facing a biodiversity crisis, marked by a dramatic and unprecedented decline in the variety of life. While estimates vary, it’s clear that a significant number of species are facing extinction, and the rate of loss is alarmingly high.

The biodiversity crisis refers to the rapid decline in the variety of life on Earth, with species and ecosystems facing increasing threats from human activity. This loss of biodiversity is largely driven by climate change, pollution, deforestation, and other environmental factors that disrupt natural habitats.As the world faces unprecedented changes in ecosystems, understanding the ...

Research on insect decline has surged in recent years, ... So there are these big areas that we know in general are threats to biodiversity, but the insect decline literature is really just focused on a few big stressors, as opposed to getting into the more specific ones, which are a lot more mechanistic.” ...

A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect populations. Insects are vanishing at a concerning pace across the globe, and scientists are striving to understand why. While agricultural intensification is often cited as the primary cause, new re

Species populations have declined by 76% on average in Africa, 60% on in Asia and the Pacific, 39% in North America and 35% in Europe and Central Asia - where much biodiversity loss had already taken place before 1970. What are the risks ahead for nature and biodiversity?

Second, if you have livestock or pets, consider fencing the area off to prevent them from trampling eggs, larvae, or otherwise disrupting this delicate ecosystem. Additionally, prescribed grazing management can be beneficial in controlling invasive and woody species that reduce habitat quality and shade nests that need sunlight to hatch ...

The alarming decline of species around the globe is a multifaceted issue, primarily driven by human activities that disrupt natural ecosystems. The core problem stems from the unsustainable way we interact with the environment , leading to significant habitat loss, overexploitation of natural resources, climate change, pollution, and the ...

World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3rd, serves as a global reminder of the critical importance of flora and fauna and our duty to protect them. Wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance and biodiversity. Yet, despite its significance, animal populations worldwide face a staggering decline.

The tropical regions here have seen a sharp fall in biodiversity due to hunting, poaching, and harvesting, as well as the ongoing destruction of grasslands, forests, and wetlands for large-scale farming. Habitat loss has had a significant effect on reptile populations, while freshwater fish have declined due to overexploitation.

Biodiversity cannot be treated as collateral damage in the pursuit of economic growth. It is the foundation upon which all economies ultimately rest. The window to “bend the curve” of biodiversity loss is rapidly closing. The time for vague commitments and fragmented actions is over. The science has spoken with unprecedented clarity.

The IUCN is a global database and therefore assesses a species’ status on a global scale. As such, a species that has declined more notably in the United States than the global average may be listed under a lower global threat status than is warranted for the US population specifically (the same could be said for threats for each species).

Causes of biodiversity loss. Biodiversity has declined at an alarming rate in recent years, largely as a result of human activity. Let's take a look at some of the main causes: Climate change. Climate change impacts biodiversity at various levels: species distribution, population dynamics, community structure and the functioning of the ...

Biodiversity loss has been most pronounced on islands and in specific locations around the tropics, where distinctive species often evolve in isolation from the rest of the world. The introduction of alien species along with hunting and the clearing of vegetation by humans on small, isolated islands account for around 80% of known extinctions.