In 2012, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform (IPBES) was established as an intergovernmental organization of UN member states to stop the loss of biodiversity. In May 2019, IPBES published the Global Evaluation Report, which will serve as a basis for negotiations by governments to reach an agreement for the next decade.This time, the research team has rearranged the IPBES Global Assessment Report with the latest data and compiled it as a review article for the scientist community.

　According to the report, many large species such as large cats, large sharks, primates, reef-building corals, and woody plants, slow-growing species, limited habitat species, and carnivorous animals are currently rapidly occurring. Decreased to.In addition, about 70% of the land area and 66% of the marine environment have been significantly transformed by human beings, and more than 85% of the wetlands have been lost. In the coming decades, one million species of flora and fauna will be at risk of extinction, leading to a loss of health, a decline in the uniqueness of the local ecosystem, and a decline in the number of native species.

　Meanwhile, per capita consumption has increased by 1970% since the 45s, global economic activity has increased by more than 300%, and world trade has increased by about 900%.However, he points out that the distribution of benefits brought about by the expansion of the world economy and the decline of nature is unequal, and that 80% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in jeopardy.

　The research team concludes that in order to stop these crisis situations, in addition to the measures that have been taken so far in individual societies, strong internationally coordinated actions are required.

Paper information:[Science] Pervasive human-driven decline of life on Earth points to the need for transformative change