WWF Living Planet Report: Global wildlife populations down 73% since 1970

WWF's Living Planet Report 2026 documents a 73% average decline in monitored vertebrate populations globally since 1970, with a 95% decline in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report calls for accelerated transformation of food, energy, and financial systems to reverse biodiversity loss. This is a continuation of a long-term trend, but the magnitude underscores the urgency of biodiversity targets.