Pedro Conceicao

THE WRITER IS DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT OFFICE, UN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

epa12296507 A Great Egret stands near the Shark Valley Hiking Trail, at the Everglades National Park near Miami, Florida, USA, 12 August 2025. Located in the southernmost part of Florida, the Everglades wetland is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of the most unique ecosystems in the world due to its unparalleled biodiversity. A lawsuit over the potential environmental impact of the construction of  'Alligator Alcatraz' has halted further construction on this new migrant detention center.  EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Don’t ask what nature can do for you

Measuring and ranking countries’ efforts to protect animal and plant life will incentivise us to achieve a better future