Cecil Rajendra
Goal 15: Life on Land – The importance of protecting terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, and habitats for both animals and insects.
Justification: Rajendra’s poem speaks to the urgency of respecting and preserving life in all forms, aligning directly with this SDG goal.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Establishing stronger protections for the vulnerable, both human and non-human.
Justification: This relates to the poem’s critique of power abuses and calls for fair treatment and protection for all beings.
The chart reveals a clear trend: most extinctions for these taxa are concentrated on birds to mammals, with percentages ranging from 54% to 94% depending on the group. Nature often have unique, isolated ecosystems that are highly sensitive to disturbances like invasive species, habitat destruction, and climate change. Continental areas, with their larger and more diverse ecosystems, appear slightly more resilient but are still affected significantly, particularly for mammals, frogs, and vascular plants.
“100 million animals are exploited annually in testing and experimentation.”
“Birds populations have decreased by over 94% in the last decade due to human activities.”
A visual representing the imbalance, such as a scale, with “Justice for All” on one side and “Profit-Driven Exploitation” on the other.