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The decisions, actions and inactions of one species – ours – over the next decade will determine the fate of all life on Earth.
Across the world, biodiversity and natural habitats are disappearing faster than ever before.
Why? Because as a whole, people are using wood, water, wild animals and other natural resources more quickly than they can be replenished, polluting and altering natural habitats, and changing the entire planet's climate.
This is damaging the ecosystems that supply us – and all other life – with freshwater, food, clean air, shelter, and more.
Millions of people, in rich and poor countries alike, are already feeling the consequences – uncertainties over food and water security, increased vulnerability to natural disasters and diseases.
Things will get much worse if we keep going the same way.
Our planet is at a critical point...
To achieve this, we are working with our many partners to:
- Save biodiversity, and
- Reduce humanity’s impact on natural habitats.
We are also working to reduce humanity's ecological footprint – the amount of land and natural resources needed to supply our food, water, fibre and timber, and to absorb our CO2 emissions.
It's not about keeping people out of nature.
Or turning back the clock.
Or preventing countries or communities from developing.
It is about finding practical solutions for a healthy planet.
A planet where people and nature can thrive together, in a stable environment, now, and for generations to come.
How do we do this?
Through innovative partnerships that combine on-the-ground conservation, high-level policy and advocacy, and work to make business & industry more sustainable.
Why do we do this?
