Bats and Beyond: How Species Conservation Supports Global Sustainability

Conservation efforts are often perceived as competing with economic or social priorities. However, new research by de Wit et al. [2] challenges this zero-sum view by showing that conserving species like bats delivers wide-ranging co-benefits for people and the planet. This study highlights how species-level conservation aligns with global sustainability goals, notably the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).