biodiversity restoration metrics

Data story: Conservation genetics & restoration — global funding, project outcomes, and species recovery metrics

Global conservation genetics funding reached $2.1 billion in 2025, yet fewer than 8% of threatened species have genomic data sufficient for adaptive management. Genetic rescue programs have boosted population fitness by 20–150% in documented cases (Florida panther, Australian mountain pygmy possum), while restoration projects using genetically diverse seed sources show 30–45% higher survival rates. This data story maps funding flows, project success rates, and emerging genomic tool adoption across 190+ countries.