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ENVIRONMENTALdegradation
By Anders Lindgren
Did you know? We are eating awayour own natural life support systems
As a species,we have much to bePROUD OF
… builtwonders
of the world
… landedon the moon
We have
… almost put a stop
to wars
… close toeliminated
child mortality
… tamedwild beasts
Climbing and clawing our way to be the top rung of the food chain
We have wonthe evolutionaryARMS RACE
In fact, we have
OVERRUNWe have cut down forest,drained swamps, dammed rivers, flooded plains, laid railroads and built skyscrapingmegacities
the planet
Our colonization of the planet has been a disaster for plants and wildlife
The bad news is that weDESTROY NATUREin the process
Historical records makes Homo sapiens look like an ecological serial killer.”
– YUVAL NOAH HARARI,professor of history, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author of the international bestseller Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind.
All the expertsgive us the sameMESSAGE
United Nations (IPCC), World Resources Institute,NASA, IUCN and WWF
The scale of damageto the natural ecosystemsthat are vital to our livesIS ALARMING
Up to 25% of the world’s food production may become lost due to environmental breakdown by 2050 unless action is taken.”
– UNEP, (United Nations Environment Programme)
More than 80% of the natural forests that once covered the Earth, have been destroyed.”
– World Resource Institute,Global Forests Resources Assessment 2015
Over the past few hundred years, humans have increased the species extinction rate by as much as 1,000 times over background rates typical over the planet’s history.”
– World Resource Institute,Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Population sizes of vertebrate species -mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish - have declined by 52 % the last 40 years.”
– World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report 2014
Our planet has lost more than half of its creatures since 1970
IN SHORT:
and the terror ofthe ecosystem
THE MASTER OF THE PLANET
We have become
It’s time to remember a factthat’s so obvious IT’S EASY TO FORGET
We all depend onthe natural resourcesof this planet
for our livelihoods
THE FOODwe eat
THE WATERwe drink
THE AIRwe breathe
THE FUELwe use
THE TIMBERin our homes
THE FIBERSin our clothes
Are all products of Earths naturalECOSYSTEMS
So, let’s stopdestroyingNATURE
Treat naturalecosystemswith respect
Honouring nature will ensure our continued prosperity and well being
It’s allvery simple:
she will look afterNATURE,If we look after
US
Don’t miss the full reportGET INSIGHT into the trends that break all other trendsMegatrends are strong global forces affecting everything and all life on our planet. By viewing the world from a distance and over several centuries, there are 8 global forces of change that stand out. They are:
1. Population boom2. Rapid urbanization3. Ferocious consumption4. Technology rush5. Digital transformation6. Global connectedness7. Environmental degradation8. Wealth inequality
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About the authorHey, my name is Anders Lindgren. People who know me well, will label me as a content marketing specialist, digital pioneer, PR-veteran and futurist.I have two decades of experience as a marketing and communication director for some of the most renowned brands in the world, primarily PwC, AT&T and SopraSteria. Today, I work as partner for PLOT, a market strategy consulting firm, based in Oslo, Norway.Throughout my career I have been passionate about understanding the world around us, sharing insights and helping people and brands communicate in a way that makes them shine.
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