Washington Post Live brings together scientists, conservationists, and wildlife activists who are championing new proposals for protecting the health of our living planet, combating deforestation, and tackling continuing harmful wildlife trades.
Climate breakdown and changes of land use have caused mammals, birds and amphibians to lose on average 18 percent of their habitat worldwide since 1700, research indicates.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world warn climate change will unleash "untold suffering" and called for action including curbs on population.