The Economic Times

New study shows how saving threatened species cuts their funding and triggers a relapse risk

Wildlife conservation faces a funding paradox where recovering species lose essential support. Current funding models rely on immediate extinction risk, causing resource withdrawal after population improvements. This withdrawal leaves vulnerable species susceptible to rapid population declines and relapses. Experts advocate for long-term metrics focusing on sustained ecological functionality and resilience. Decoupling funding from strict rankings ensures lasting ecological stability and prevents species loss.