CLEAN : Wildlife populations plunge 69% since 1970: WWF director

The video discusses the alarming decline of wildlife populations globally, with a 69% decrease in less than 50 years. It highlights the main causes, such as habitat loss due to deforestation linked to food production and unsustainable hunting. The decline is more severe in regions with rich biodiversity, like Latin America. Freshwater ecosystems are also under threat from pollution and river damming. The video emphasizes the need for urgent action to become carbon neutral and embrace nature-positive goals to prevent further environmental degradation.

What is one of the primary causes of wildlife population decline mentioned in the video?

• Climate change

• Habitat loss

• Overfishing

• Urbanization

Which region has experienced a 94% decline in wildlife populations?

• Asia

• Africa

• Latin America

• Europe

What human activity is contributing to the decline of freshwater fish populations?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Mining

• River damming

What is the proposed global goal to address biodiversity loss?

• Increase urbanization

• Expand agricultural lands

• Reduce industrialization

• Nature-positive actions

According to the video, how much time do we have to start reversing biodiversity loss?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 20 years