More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

<p>Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’</p><p>More than half of all bird species are in decline, according to a new global assessment, with deforestation driving sharp falls in populations across the planet.</p><p>On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now recording declines in their numbers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/10/biodiversity-conservation-world-bird-species-declining-arctic-seals-green-turtles-iucn-uae-aoe">Continue reading...</a>