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Global Alliance Pledges $500M for Wildlife
19 Oct
Summary
- Nine organizations pledged over $500 million for species recovery.
- The Species Recovery Alliance aims to reverse population declines.
- Over 31,000 species face extinction risks worldwide.
Nine philanthropic organizations have committed more than $500 million over five years to prevent wildlife extinctions, announced on October 16, 2026. The Species Recovery Alliance, including the Bezos Earth Fund, aims to coordinate conservation funding and expertise for global species recovery programs.
Rather than pooling resources, members will align investments and collaborate with local conservation partners. Their collective objective is to reverse population declines, aid threatened species, and restore ecosystems vital for wildlife survival.
This initiative is crucial as over 31,000 species worldwide are classified as endangered or critically endangered by the IUCN. The alliance will support targeted interventions beyond habitat protection, such as breeding programs and reintroductions, with sustained investment.
Funding coordination will involve sharing knowledge and reporting progress using IUCN assessment tools. The alliance also encourages other funders to join and complement existing conservation efforts.
Separately, 17 governments launched the Coalition of Action to Recover Endangered Species (CARES), led by Colombia and Armenia, to advance national action for species recovery.
