Declining population for 61% of bird species, 6 now extinct species : IUCN Red List updated

"The IUCN Red List now includes 172,620 species of which 48,646 are threatened with extinction ; 61% of bird species have declining populations because of deforestation", announced an update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, released at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on 10/10/2025.
It also revealed that three species of Arctic seals have moved closer to extinction because of the climate change. Six other species, including three Australian mammals, have moved to the Extinct category. Meanwhile, thanks to conservation efforts, the global population of green turtles has increased approximately 28% since the 1970s.

‘Red List update shines a light on both the urgent challenges and the powerful possibilities before us. While species like Arctic seals and many birds face growing threats, the recovery of the green turtle reminds us that conservation works when we act with determination and unity. As we look ahead to the Climate COP in Belém, governments and communities have a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action that protects biodiversity, stabilises our…