WWF 2024 Living Planet Report: A Stark Decline in Global Wildlife
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released its 2024 Living Planet Report, revealing a stark and alarming decline in global wildlife populations. |
| Report Title | 2024 Living Planet Report |
| Key Indicator | Living Planet Index (LPI) - Tracks average trends in wildlife populations |
| Overall Decline | 73% decrease in monitored wildlife populations since 1970 |
| Species Decline | - Freshwater species: 85% decline- Terrestrial species: 69% decline- Marine species: 56% decline |
| Regional Declines | - Latin America/Caribbean: 95% decline- Africa: 76% decline- Asia-Pacific: 60% decline- North America: 39% decline- Central Asia: 35% decline |
| Key Drivers of Decline | Habitat degradation, overexploitation, invasive species, climate change |
| Human Impact | Decline largely due to human activities, necessitating urgent biodiversity protection efforts |
| Ecosystem Degradation | - African elephant poaching decline (78-81%)- Chinook salmon population drop (88%)- Increased frequency of megafires |
| WWF Overview | - Founded in 1961, headquartered in Switzerland- Focus on global conservation and reducing threats to biodiversity |