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Over 47,000 species are now at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollution, according to the IUCN Red List.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released its updated Red List at its world congress in Abu Dhabi, revealing that over 47,000 species are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and pollution.
Corals and amphibians remain among the most at-risk groups, with more than 40% facing high extinction risks.
The congress, attended by global leaders, NGOs, and Indigenous representatives, will shape conservation policy, including a debate over synthetic biology, with one motion calling for a moratorium on genetic engineering in wild ecosystems and another urging neutrality.
Though not legally binding, the IUCN’s assessments influence international environmental agreements and underscore the urgent need for global action to halt biodiversity decline.
Más de 47.000 especies corren ahora el riesgo de extinción debido a la pérdida de hábitat, el cambio climático y la contaminación, según la Lista Roja de la UICN.