Nearly 200 countries have committed to an ambitious pact aimed at stopping and reversing the loss of biodiversity, yet none of them is on a path to achieve this critical objective, according to our recent findings. The decline in biodiversity is an escalating global concern, with approximately one million species of plants and animals facing the threat of extinction. Human actions, including deforestation, climate change, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and the spread of non-native species largely fuel this crisis. In recent times, Australia has made efforts to position itself as a leader in biodiversity on the world stage, which included hosting the International Nature Positive Summit last October. However, despite the positive statements, our analysis indicates that Australia’s initiatives are not remarkable.
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