The world is experiencing its sixth mass extinction. But unlike those that have come before, it is being driven by human activity. This unprecedented decline has resulted in nearly 700 vertebrate species vanishing forever since the 16th century. Today, thousands more stand on the precipice – facing extinction. Habitat destruction, the illegal wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, pollution, the climate crisis… species around the world face threats to their survival on multiple fronts. The Facing Extinction category invites artists to place focus on the world’s most vulnerable species and champion them. To give them a voice and a renewed place in a world growing smaller and less biodiverse by the day.
Generously sponsored by Martin and Emma Leuw
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