Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other.
“All our environmental problems become easier to solve with fewer people, and harder – and ultimately impossible – to solve with ever more people.”
Sir David Attenborough
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World Population Day 2025 – WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE ARE PROTECTING NATURE
Today is World Population Day, a day where we reflect on the collective impact of over 8 billion people on the planet. Our growing population and rising consumption are putting…
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Ocean with David Attenborough: A Wake-Up Call for Our Planet
Despite covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, less than 3% of the world’s oceans are protected, leaving vast areas vulnerable to exploitation. This reality is highlighted in Ocean with David Attenborough, released on 8 June for World Oceans Day.
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Vanishing Icons: Endangered Species and the Human Impact in 2025
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), more than 47,000 species are currently threatened with extinction. This number encompasses endangered species many of us have been in…