In a wake-up call for policymakers and businesses, a landmark report released Monday warns that economic systems prioritizing endless growth are pushing Earth’s ecosystems to the brink. Backed by over 150 countries, including China and EU members, the IPBES study reveals how GDP-driven activities are accelerating species extinction and land degradation. 🚨
The report, finalized in Manchester this week after three years of research, states that 1 million plant and animal species face extinction risks—many within decades—if current trends continue. Human activity has already transformed 75% of Earth’s land surface, with industries like agriculture and mining driving the crisis.
💡 Key takeaway? Markets aren’t pricing nature’s 'free services' like clean air, pollination, or climate regulation. 'We’re treating our planet like a disposable app subscription,' one scientist quipped bluntly.
While the report urges businesses to adopt greener practices, it stresses that governments must lead systemic reforms—think stronger laws and valuing ecosystems over short-term profits. This comes as the EU debates relaxing environmental rules to boost competitiveness, while the U.S. remains notably absent from IPBES collaboration.
For young activists and professionals, the message is clear: The profit-vs-planet debate just got a 2026 deadline. 🌱⚖️
