The top five drivers of this extinction crisis are changes in land/sea use, direct exploitation (hunting/fishing), climate change, pollution, and invasive species.

Key habitats are disappearing, with 85% of wetlands lost since the industrial era.

To combat this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other bodies emphasize the " One Health " approach. This concept highlights that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected. A major UN assessment warns that conservation efforts will likely fail without radical action to change how we produce and consume resources. Impact on Human Society