The Wildlife Society Publishes Every Degree Matters Report Linking Climate Action to Biodiversity Survival

The Wildlife Society released a new report titled “Every Degree Matters: Why biodiversity conservation depends on climate action,” highlighting the direct connection between rising global temperatures and species survival, and urging policymakers to embed climate targets within wildlife protection plans.

NYCW 2026 featured a dedicated session where scientists presented the report’s findings, emphasizing that each incremental degree of warming amplifies habitat loss, and calling for coordinated international effort to reduce emissions and fund ecosystem resilience projects.

Conservation Leaders across North America and Europe cited the report as a catalyst for new policy drafts, noting that integrating climate metrics into species recovery plans could improve funding eligibility and accelerate protective measures for threatened ecosystems.

Policy Makers in the United States referenced the report while drafting revisions to the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, proposing incentives for farmers to adopt wildlife‑friendly practices that also reduce carbon footprints.