From Fortune:

A new United Nations report found that nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline. Scientists and policymakers discussed conservation proposals at a U.N. meeting. According to Kelly Malsch, habitat loss and other threats pose significant risks to migratory species. Participants plan to evaluate conservation measures for multiple species, including two species of Amazon catfish. In 2022, world governments pledged to protect 30% of the planet’s land and water resources for conservation.

The report highlights that songbirds, sea turtles, whales, sharks, and other migratory species are threatened by habitat loss, illegal hunting and fishing, pollution, and climate change. The report underscored that more than a fifth of the nearly 1,200 species monitored are threatened with extinction, making conservation measures crucial as multiple threats imperil migratory species.

The protection of migratory species requires coordinated conservation efforts across multiple countries. Participants at the U.N. meeting have also received recommendations to evaluate and list new species of concern for conservation measures and protection.

The conservation of 30% of the planet’s land and water resources pledged in 2022 is crucial for the protection of migratory species. The protection of the Amazon River basin and its freshwater system is vital to ensure the thriving of Amazon catfish and other species that rely on the basin’s intact habitat.

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