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We know that there are a great many species at risk of extinction, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of action needed to conserve them. Where do we start tackling the pressures that are threatening these species, and encourage as many sectors as possible to act?

Philip McGowan and 2 others

Apr 08, 2021

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How many bird and mammal extinctions has recent conservation action prevented?

We hear much about the worsening status of species, and in particular, that increasing numbers of species face extinction. Indeed, the landmark Global Assessment from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services reported that 1 million species may be at risk of extinction.

Philip McGowan and 1 other

Nov 23, 2020

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Philip McGowan

A metric for spatially explicit contributions to science-based species targets

How many bird and mammal extinctions has recent conservation action prevented?

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