Living Planet Index

The WWF's Living Planet Index (LPI) is a measure of the state of the world's biological diversity based on population trends within the animal kingdom. Adopted by the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), this resource provides data a variety of sources for thousands of species. Whether you are evaluating current or future potential strategic risks from biodiversity decline, or simply seeking to build your understanding of the state of biodiversity, this resource is a good starting point to build your knowledge of systemic pressures and threats to biodiversity, socioecological trends, and other insights on how "conservation intervention" can promote species recovery.

WWF also publishes a biennial Living Planet Report, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the health of the planet. The report measures the average change in population sizes of more than 5,000 vertebrate species, and the latest updates suggests a decline of 73% between 1970 and 2020. It also features comprehensive information on measuring nature's decline; tipping points; global goals and progress; and sustainable solutions, such as those related to nature conservation, green finance, and changes to our food and energy systems.