Four years ago countries made a historic deal to save nature. Is it dead in the water?
Four years after a historic global agreement to protect biodiversity, experts warn that not a single target has been met. The report highlights the ecological decline of rare chalk rivers in the UK, such as the River Wensum, which are suffering from pollution and neglect.
Why it matters
The failure to meet international conservation targets underscores the growing gap between political promises and the reality of environmental degradation.
Dead fish in the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, believed to be due to pollution levels rising after rain. Photograph: Norwich Green Party Dead fish in the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, believed to be due to pollution levels rising after rain. Photograph: Norwich Green Party The age of extinction Cop17 biodiversity summit Four years ago countries made a historic deal to save nature. Is it dead in the water? So far not a single target of the plan has been met. As negotiators convene for Cop17, the pressure is on to find a way to honour the commitments made at previous summits
Cop17 at a glance: everything you need to know about the UN’s nature summit
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