Wildlife counts for climate: the Scientific Consensus
June 18, 2026 @ 16:30 - 17:45
On 18 June, the final day of the Bonn talks, WFA will co-host a side event with the Government of Zimbabwe, IFAW, and Eurogroup for Animals: Wildlife Counts for Climate: The Scientific Consensus.
A growing body of research shows that wild animals actively shape ecosystems in ways that are significant for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, and a group of leading scientists from across the world has come together to synthesise this evidence into a global Scientific Consensus, which will be launched during the first week of SB64.
Our event offers a deeper dive into the evidence and its policy relevance, with a Q&A between scientists and government representatives from Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
