A
recent study has revealed a shocking imbalance in global
conservation funding — critically important but less
"fashionable" species like invertebrates, plants, and
smaller mammals receive only a fraction of the support
they desperately need. This disparity in funding
accelerates the extinction crisis, with
nearly 94% of threatened species receiving no
support. From freshwater snails to
reptiles, these often-overlooked species need our
protection and urgent funding if we are to avoid an
irreversible collapse of biodiversity.
Sign the petition to
urge the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to
champion fairer, science-driven conservation funding for
all species.
The
study, conducted by experts from the University of Hong
Kong, found that the vast majority of conservation funds
— 82.9% — are allocated to vertebrates, with a
staggering 85% of those funds going to birds and
mammals. This leaves plants, invertebrates, and other
crucial species like amphibians and rodents severely
underfunded. By shifting the focus of global
conservation efforts to include all species, UNEP can
help pave the way for a more inclusive and balanced
approach to saving our planet's most vulnerable life
forms. Sign the petition to
demand that UNEP lead the charge for a fairer, more
equitable distribution of conservation funds, ensuring
that all species receive the attention and protection
they
deserve.
