The top five drivers of this extinction crisis are changes in land/sea use, direct exploitation (hunting/fishing), climate change, pollution, and invasive species.
Key habitats are disappearing, with 85% of wetlands lost since the industrial era. One of the world
Up to 1 million species of plants and animals are currently threatened with extinction, many within decades, representing a rate tens to hundreds of times faster than historical averages. The top five drivers of this extinction crisis
To combat this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other bodies emphasize the " One Health " approach. This concept highlights that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected. A major UN assessment warns that conservation efforts will likely fail without radical action to change how we produce and consume resources. Impact on Human Society direct exploitation (hunting/fishing)