Planet on the Brink
The Rapid Decline of Global Biodiversity
A groundbreaking report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reveals that global biodiversity is deteriorating at an alarming rate, threatening ecosystems and human well-being alike. The rapid loss of species is occurring at unprecedented levels in human history, with profound consequences for economies, food security, and quality of life.
According to Sir Robert Watson, IPBES Chair, “The evidence from this assessment paints a stark picture—our ecosystems are declining faster than ever before, undermining the foundation of our survival.” However, the report stresses that it’s not too late to reverse this trend. The key lies in a systemic, global overhaul of our technological, economic, and social structures—a process described as “transformative change.”
As this vital network frays, it threatens not only the natural world but the very foundation of human survival, casting a shadow over our collective future.
IPBES REPORT WARNS OF ACCELERATING EXTINCTIONS AND URGENT NEED FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE.
The delicate web of life on Earth is unraveling at an alarming rate. Species, ecosystems, and even the diversity of domesticated plants and animals are disappearing, a direct consequence of human activity.
1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction
The report reveals that approximately 1 million animal and plant species are currently at risk of extinction, with many facing this fate within the next few decades—more than at any other time in human history.
OUR BIODIVERSITY SAFETY NET IS FRAYING, BUT WE STILL HAVE THE MEANS TO ENSURE A FUTURE WHERE BOTH HUMANITY AND NATURE CAN THRIVE.
Ecosystems, species, and wild populations, along with the diversity of domesticated plants and animals, are rapidly declining or disappearing altogether. The intricate web of life that sustains our planet is unraveling, largely due to human actions, posing a serious threat to human well-being across every region of the globe.
