A comprehensive report released at a United Nations wildlife conservation conference reveals that over 20% of migratory species are at risk of extinction due to human activity, with fish being particularly vulnerable. Threats include habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. However, successful conservation efforts have led to the recovery of species like the Saiga antelope and humpback whale, demonstrating that action can make a difference. Urgent measures, such as dimmable streetlights and clean energy, are needed to protect these vital species and their habitats.
A UN report reveals that nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and fishing, pollution, and climate change, with over 20% of the monitored species threatened with extinction. The report emphasizes the importance of conservation measures and international cooperation to protect these species, highlighting the need to address threats at various points along their migration routes.
A UN report by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals reveals that over 20% of migratory species are threatened with extinction due to human pollution, invasive species, and the climate crisis. The assessment found that 44% of listed species are experiencing population declines, with 97% of sharks, rays, and sturgeons facing a high risk of extinction. The report emphasizes the need for international coordination to protect the survival of migratory species and recommends minimizing human infrastructure on migration paths and understanding crucial migration areas for better protection.
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A new UN report reveals that nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species are experiencing declining populations, with over a fifth facing extinction due to human activities such as overexploitation, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and climate change. Efforts to protect these species, including wildlife crossings and habitat protections, need to be strengthened and scaled up. The report underscores the urgent need for global action to address the threats facing migratory animals and emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to ensure the survival of these incredible species.
The first-ever State of the World's Migratory Species assessment, focusing on 1,189 species, reveals that one in five migratory species is threatened with extinction, with 44% experiencing population declines due to human activities such as habitat destruction, hunting, and pollution. Climate change also poses a threat by altering migration routes and timings. Over 130 countries are meeting in Uzbekistan to address these issues, as iconic species like the monarch butterfly and humpback whale face peril due to unsustainable human activities.
A UN report warns that vulnerable migratory species are at an increasing risk of extinction due to human activity such as hunting, habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. Of the 1,189 species assessed, one in five are threatened with extinction, with 97% of fish listed under the convention at risk. The report recommends identifying and protecting migration pathways, reducing infrastructure impacting these pathways, and restoring degraded land and marine areas. Despite the challenges, there is hope as some species have seen population recoveries due to conservation efforts.
A new UN report reveals that nearly half of the world's migratory species, including songbirds, sea turtles, whales, and sharks, are in decline due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and fishing, pollution, and climate change. More than a fifth of the nearly 1,200 species monitored are threatened with extinction, emphasizing the importance of global conservation efforts to protect these vital species.
