There are numerous conservation issues facing our world today, but some of the most critical ones include:

1. Biodiversity loss: The rapid decline of species populations and extinctions threaten the health of ecosystems and human well-being.
2. Climate change: Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events pose significant threats to ecosystems, human settlements, and global food security.
3. Deforestation and land degradation: The clearance of forests for agriculture, urbanization, and logging contributes to habitat destruction, soil erosion, and climate change.
4. Overfishing and ocean pollution: Overfishing, plastic pollution, and climate change harm marine ecosystems, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on them.
5. Water scarcity: Increasing water scarcity affects agriculture, industry, and human consumption, exacerbating conflicts and economic instability.
6. Soil erosion and degradation: Soil degradation affects agricultural productivity, increases greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces ecosystem resilience.
7. Invasive species: Non-native species can outcompete native species for resources, alter ecosystems, and transmit diseases.
8. Microplastics: Microplastics in the environment can harm marine life, contaminate food chains, and have unknown long-term effects on human health.
9. Wildlife trafficking: The illegal trade of wildlife products drives species extinctions, fuels organized crime, and undermines conservation efforts.
10. Lack of funding and political support: Insufficient funding and political support hinder effective conservation efforts, making it challenging to address these pressing issues.
11. Human-wildlife conflict: Human activities like agriculture, urbanization, and infrastructure development encroach on wildlife habitats, leading to conflicts between humans and wildlife.
12. Inadequate governance and policy: Weak governance and inadequate policies fail to address conservation concerns, allowing unsustainable practices to continue.