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/