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Living Planet Report Shows 73% Global Vertebrate Decline

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 6:43 AM UTC · How we work

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WWF Publishes Decline Report

WWF and the Zoological Society of London released a Living Planet Report in Singapore.
The report found vertebrate populations fell 73% worldwide from 1970 to 2022.
Targeted conservation helped tigers, bluefin tuna, African elephants and green sea turtles recover.
Green turtles were reclassified from endangered to least concern in 2025.
In 2023, $7.3 trillion funded harmful activities versus $220 billion for protection.

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India met its 50% non-fossil electricity target early, reaching 54% capacity by 31 Aug 2026.
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The report flags a US$1.3 trillion annual biodiversity financing gap, urging finance sector reforms.
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WWF Publishes Decline Report

WWF and the Zoological Society of London released a Living Planet Report in Singapore.
The report found vertebrate populations fell 73% worldwide from 1970 to 2022.
Targeted conservation helped tigers, bluefin tuna, African elephants and green sea turtles recover.
Green turtles were reclassified from endangered to least concern in 2025.
In 2023, $7.3 trillion funded harmful activities versus $220 billion for protection.

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