From the Nature Conservation Index 2024 (Middle East Countries) website: In the era of the Sixth Mass Extinction, habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, and hunting are all contributing to biodiversity loss – wildlife and plant populations are diminishing at an unprecedented pace.

The Nature Conservation Index (NCI) is a valuable tool for assessing the effectiveness of countries’ conservation efforts.

The NCI uses 25 key indicators to provide an unadjusted, straightforward look at biodiversity and conservation across 180 countries. It examines various factors like protected area coverage, species at risk, conservation laws, and future trends. This detailed view helps us spot problems, track progress, and make better decisions about protecting our planet and promoting sustainable development, ultimately supporting a more effective global approach to biodiversity protection and sustainable development.

Rankings of Middle East Countries (out of 180 countries ranked)

73 Oman

97. Algeria

105. Saudi Arabia

109. Jordan

111. United Arab Emirates

118. Qatar

128. Egypt

131. Kuwait

138. Morocco

145. Israel

158. Tunisia

161. Iran

172. Lebanon

174. Bahrain

178. Iraq

not listed: Libya, Syria, Palestine

Full listings. https://biodb.com/table/nci-2024/