Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 10 October 2026
Living Planet Index 2026 Reports 73% Average Decline in Global Wildlife Populations
Exam-focused facts from the 10 October 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The 2026 Living Planet Index (LPI) report records an average decline of 73% in studied wildlife populations between 1970 and 2022.
- The study analysed 35,803 wildlife populations, covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
- Data indicates that 50% of the studied populations were in decline, 43% were increasing, and 7% remained stable.
- The 2026 technical report was produced by ZSL.