The living planet report documents the state of the planetincluding biodiversity, ecosystems, and demand on natural resourcesand what it means for humans and wildlife. The map above gives a snapshot of the number of populations we have in the database from around the world. Living planet index zoological society of london zsl. Wwf, in collaboration with the zoological society for london, recently released their living planet index lpi. Oct 24, 2006 humanitys demand for resources is now outstripping supply by about 25%, as the growth of our ecological footprint shows. Meanwhile the health of the planet s ecosystems, measured by the living planet index, is falling, at a rate unprecedented in human history, according to the wwf. In the video the volcano goddess pele cursed man by turning them into salt rock. The living planet index only measures populations of vertebrates, but it does so in both tropical and temperate regions.
The indicators and assessments iau unit, a joint initiative between the institute of zoology and conservation programmes, was formed in 2006 for exactly. Published by wwf every two years, the report brings together a variety of research to provide a comprehensive view of the health of the earth. Planet index figures represents the 95% confidence limits surrounding the trend. Even the wildlife federally protected by the species at risk act arent spared. The global index shows almost a 30 per cent decrease since 1970, with the tropics the hardest hit where there has been a 60 per cent decline in less than 40 years. The rlpi package can calculate indices using the living planet index methodology, as presented in mcrae et al. Living planet index, an indicator of biological diversity by the world wide fund for nature and the zoological society of london. It uses timeseries data to calculate average rates of change in a large number of. The living planet index lpi is a measure of the state of the worlds biodiversity that tracks trends in abundance of a large number of populations of vertebrate species. The investigation of the one planet living framework for wpi. Living planet index how is living planet index abbreviated.
Oct 24, 2016 the future of the planet is in our hands. Scientifically robust biodiversity indicators are required to track progress towards these goals, to define the status and trends of biodiversity, and to measure human impact on the planet. The astonishing decline in wildlife populations shown by the latest living planet index a 60% fall in just over. They do have one thing in common which is that the global lpi and the efs for many countries are published every 2 years in the wwf livi. In a couple of days, the earth is going to be too hot for humans to survive. Living planet key living planet report analysis questions. The dataset contains about 3000 population time series for over 1100 species.
Living planet report 2002 the living planet index the living planet index is an indicator of the state of the worlds natural ecosystems. Pdf on apr 1, 2010, simon ledingham and others published the living planet index for global estuarine systems find, read and cite all the research you. It shows that half the monitored wildlife studied are in decline, and their population numbers have dropped on average 83 per cent since 1970. This data, which creates the living planet index lpi, is presented in the report alongside updated global ecological and water footprint data.
Boreal forests will spread north and overwhelm up to 60% of dwarf shrub tundra, a critical habitat for birds like ravens, snow buntings, falcons, loons, sandpipers, and terns. Living planet report 2016 wwfs living planet report is the worlds leading, sciencebased look at the health of our amazing planet. Published by wwf every two years, the report brings together a variety of research to provide a. It uses timeseries data to calculate average rates of change in a large number of populations of terrestrial, freshwater and marine vertebrate species. Humanitys demands exceed the earths capacity to sustain us. The zoological society of london zsl manages the index in cooperation with the world wide fund for nature wwf a. We can all play a part in securing the health of canadas freshwater ecosystems. Living planet 2012 summer issue page 3 where does your water come from.
The index has been measuring populations and compiling graphs to demonstrate trends in biodiversity since 1970. This global trend suggests that we are degrading natural ecosystems at a rate unprecedented in human history. Specifically, it presents wwfs living planet index lpi, a measure of the change in the health of the worlds natural ecosystems since 1970, focusing on the earths forest, freshwater, and marine. The living planet report, wwfs flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. This global overshoot is growing and, as a consequence, ecosystems are being run down and waste. Use the dropdown menu to explore how countries compare on each of the four elements of the hpi, or click on a country to learn more about that nations results.
The living planet index 2008, as presented in the 2012 living planet report, prepared by world wildlife fund in collaboration with the global footprint network and zsl. Read wwfs living planet report 2016 download the report urgent action needed global biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate, putting the survival of other species and our own future at risk. The lpi can be compared to the stock market index, except that, instead of monitoring the global economy, the lpi is an important indicator of the planets ecological. The living planet index lpi is a measure of the state of the worlds biodiversity that tracks trends in abundance of a large number of populations of vertebrate.
The lpi is calculated by taking the average value of all the annual changes in populations for each year and transforming it into a. The living planet report is published every two years by the world wide fund for nature since 1998. Yet jesus is the image eikon many computer users will immediately think of the word icon of god. Since the beginning of the 21st century, in amazing places like. Projections based on likely scenarios of population growth, economic development and.
The living planet report is compiled of data on wildlife population trends from the living planet index, an important indicator of the planet s ecological condition. Population sizes of vertebrate species measured by the living planet index lpi have more than halved in. The living planet index lpi is a measure of the state of the worlds biological diversity based on population trends of vertebrate species from terrestrial. Living planet report, a report published by the world wide fund for nature. The word eikon image does not imply a weakening or a feeble copy of something. Living planet page 3 living planet issue 3 earth from above our relationship with our planet is at the crossroads. Thinking about where our water comes from is a good start. Living english is a challenging and truly communicative new course for bachillerato that combines solid preparation for university entrance and similar b2level examinations with interesting topics, cultural and literary texts and extensive practice of functional language skills. The living planet report 2016 explained zoological society. New planet activity due to the extensive pollution, the earths ozone layer is way too thin. This is a large dataset and the overall trend is clear and compelling. Knowing we only have one planet, wwf believes that humanity can make better choices that translate into clear benefits for ecology, society and the economy today and in the long term.
Omans per capita carbon footprint among highest the report used the global living planet index to assess the planets ecosystems by tracking more than 9,000 populations of more than 2,688 species. Wwfs new living planet report canada, is a wakeup call. Living planet has won top awards for environmental programming, including gold and silver medals at the new york international radio festival, and. The living planet report documents the state of the planetincluding biodiversity, ecosystems, and demand on natural resourcesand what this means for humans and wildlife. The living planet report 2002 shows that humans are currently running a huge deficit with the earth using over 20% more natural resources each year than can be regenerated and this figure is growing each year. The lpi, which measures trends in thousands of populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and. Living planet report china 2015 world wide fund for nature world wide fund for nature wwf is one of the worlds largest and most experienced independent conservation organizations, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. It is based on the living planet index and ecological footprint calculations the living planet report is the worlds leading, sciencebased analysis, on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. The living planet index lpi is a measure of the state of the worlds biological diversity based on population trends of vertebrate species from terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. Through multiple indicators including the living planet index lpi, provided by the zoological society of london zsl, the report shows us the urgent need for a. Wwfs living planet report 2016 shows the scale of the challenge and what we can do about it.
Today, wwf and zsl released a report that indicated that the planet is on course to see a twothirds decline in wildlife populations from 1970 levels, by 2020. How does the living planet index lpi help a nation. Pdf the living planet index was developed to measure the changing state of the worlds biodiversity over time. The living planet report 2018 is the twelfth edition of the report and provides the scientific evidence to what nature has been telling us repeatedly. Indicators and assessments unit zoological society of. The living planet, 1984 bbc nature documentary series. The living planet index lpi tracks changes in the size of thousands of animal populations to give us an idea of the status of species around the world. A partire dallultimo living planet report, sono state aggiunte al database 668 specie e 3. The freshwater living planet index tracks changes in 2,750 populations of 714 species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals found in temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems.
Earth scientists use repeatable observations and testable ideas to understand and explain our planet. The living planet index also tracks the state of global biodiversity by measuring the population abundance of thousands of vertebrate species. Nasa has a rocket that will send people to a new planet so that they can ensure human. The term population is currently used to define each record in the database. The living planet index the living planet index lpi is an indicator of the state of the worlds biodiversity. The living planet report documents the state of the planet including biodiversity, ecosystems, and demand on natural resourcesand what it means for humans and wildlife. The indexs main partners are the world wildlife fund and the zoological society of london. It is based on the living planet index and ecological footprint calculations. The living planet report is the worlds leading, sciencebased analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. The investigation of the one planet living framework for wpi an interactive qualifying project submitted to the faculty of worcester polytechnic institute wpi in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of science on december 11, 2012 written by natasha bonina madeline burris kimberly chan submitted to.
The lpi has been adopted by the convention of biological diversity cbd as an indicator of progress towards its 20112020 target to take effective and. The living planet report is the worlds leading, sciencebased analysis, on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. An ecological footprint is the measure of how we are using our resources, generally expressed in global hectares. Living planet delves into important environmental issues, investigates green technologies and visits innovative conservation projects to keep you uptodate on the state of the planets environment. The latest edition shows the devastating impacts humans are having on the worlds wildlife and natural world. The indicator monitors changes in populations in much the same way that a stock market index tracks the value of a set of shares or a. The living planet index was developed to measure the changing state of the worlds biodiversity over time. Between 1970 and 2003, the index fell by about 30 per cent. A more precise living planet index lpi biodiversity information. And in so many ways, we are really only just beginning to get to know it.
The living planet report uses the ecological footprint and additional complementary measures to explore the changing state of global biodiversity and human consumption. The living planet index lpi is a global biodiversity indicator, built from aggregated abundance trends of vertebrate species populations, and is used to communicate biodiversity trends world. The index shows an overall decline of about 37 per cent between 1970 and. Jesus christ, the living word of god by wordexplain.
The lpi database is available online to all logged in visitors. How does a population or species get into the lpi database. Why are there no records for the species i am interested in. Feb 28, 2005 the living planet index was developed to measure the changing state of the worlds biodiversity over time. The living planet report 2010 of wwf is a biennial report produced in collaboration with the zoological society of london zsl and the global footprint network, which relates the planet index live with the ecological footprint and water footprint. Living planet report en living planet index zijn geregistreerde merken van.
Migratory birds will lose vital breeding grounds in the arctic, affecting biodiversity around the globe. Wwfs living planet report is the worlds leading, sciencebased look at the health of our amazing planet. It is calculated as the average of three separate indices which relate to the abundance of forest, freshwater, and marine species. The living planet index lpi and ecological footprint ef are two completely different measures. Environment matters from dw were easing you into the new year with a gorgeous listen on this weeks living planet a trip to new zealands waipoua forest. The living planet index reflects the average trend of native species of mammals, breeding birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and fresh and salt wate fish.
Living planet report nederland wereld natuur fonds. The rationale of the lpi is that the more species show negative or positive population trends and the stronger the overall decrease or increase, the worse or better the. The living planet report uses the global living planet index to measure changes in the health of the planets ecosystems by tracking 9,000 populations of more than 2,600 species. David attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of ecosystems spanning many of the environments found on earth from tropical to polar.
If for any reason a living planet product is unsatisfactory we will happily replace the product or fully refund you. The global living planet index the index shows a decline of around 30% from 1970 to 2008, based on 9,014 populations of 2,688 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish. Population sizes of vertebrate species measured by the living planet index lpi have more than halved in little more than 40 years. The rock layers in the grand canyon shows records of ancient seas, rivers, deserts, mountains, and lava flows dating back years. The living planet index lpi is an indicator of the state of global biological diversity, based on. Figure 1 see previous page shows that the index fell by about 40 per cent between 1970 and 2000. On one hand, this incredible world is wild in every sense of the word. The worlds biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate. It does this in much the same way that a stock market index tracks the value of a set of shares or a retail price index tracks the cost of a basket of consumer goods. The living planet index lpi is a measure of the state of global biological diversity based on population trends of vertebrate species from around the world. Index the living planet index lpi measures biodiversity by gathering population data of various vertebrate species and calculating an average change in abundance over time. Data standards new population data can only be added to the living planet database if they meet the requirements outlined below. The 2016 lpi was based on trend data from 14,152 populations from 3,706 vertebrate species.