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IPBES: $7.3 Trillion Economic Growth Threatens Biodiversity

2/13/2026

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The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warns that economic growth drives biodiversity loss, threatening economic stability and human well-being.
The report was approved by more than 150 governments.
In 2023, harmful financial flows reached $7.3 trillion, while $220 billion was allocated for biodiversity conservation.
The report calls for collective action by businesses, governments, and financial institutions to enable sustainable practices and protect biodiversity for long-term resilience.

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The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warns that economic growth drives biodiversity loss, threatening economic stability and human well-being.
The report was approved by more than 150 governments.
In 2023, harmful financial flows reached $7.3 trillion, while $220 billion was allocated for biodiversity conservation.
The report calls for collective action by businesses, governments, and financial institutions to enable sustainable practices and protect biodiversity for long-term resilience.