Today’s Living Planet Report paints a sobering picture: wildlife populations across the world are in severe decline. The causes are familiar to us – habitat loss, degradation, and unsustainable practices, particularly in food production. These pressures have led to a staggering 60% decline in monitored wildlife populations across Asia Pacific. If we do not act, we risk tipping points that could not only destroy ecosystems but also threaten the stability of our communities.
These challenges are not theoretical or distant. We see it here in the Pacific, where coral reefs – our vital source of food and protection – are under extreme pressure. Climate change-induced heatwaves are bleaching coral reefs, leaving them vulnerable to overfishing and pollution.
