Planet under pressure

There is no doubt that our planet is under pressure as never before. Learn about some of the conservation challenges we need to tackle, and how you can help.

  • Species on the brink

    Almost 8,000 species of fish, amphibian, reptile, mammal and bird are officially categorised as globally threatened, and over 9,600 tree species are in danger of extinction.

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  • Habitat loss

    Habitat loss poses arguably the greatest threat to the world’s biodiversity, with human activity inflicting unprecedented changes on the natural habitats on which wildlife depends.

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  • Illegal wildlife trade

    Illegal wildlife trade has become a high-profile issue receiving global media attention, not least because of its devastating effect on populations of rhinos, elephants and other charismatic wildlife.

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  • Ocean plastic pollution

    Plastic is accumulating in the world’s oceans at a staggering rate. An estimated eight million tons of plastic are swept into our seas and oceans every year, posing a severe risk to marine life.

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  • Climate change

    Climate change is recognised as one of the biggest threats to our natural world and its biodiversity, as well as to global security, human health and well-being.

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  • People and the environment

    Humans are inextricably linked to the environmental landscape within which our daily lives unfold. We depend completely on nature for clean air and water, a stable climate and food.

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