Facing the Wildfire of Biodiversity: Challenges and Solutions for Global Conservation

The planet’s flora and fauna are facing significant challenges due to factors such as invasive species, pollution, and climate change. These problems have been exacerbated by human activities over the years. Despite these challenges, initiatives like those in Gorongosa National Park offer promising stories of wildlife recovery that are vital for both the animals and the local community.

International organizations like IPBES, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15), and CITES play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation. However, their efforts may not always align with each country’s individual conservation plans. This raises questions about how they collaborate and the challenges of working as an international community to protect global biodiversity.

In our final installment of SOS: Save Our Species, we explore these pressing issues surrounding global biodiversity conservation and the efforts being made to address them. Copyright 2024 WAMU 88.5.