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Notable deaths in conservation in 2020


Notable deaths in conservation in 2020
by Mongabay.com on 28 December 2020
It is impossible to capture all of 2020’s losses.
Every death is of course notable, but this list acknowledges a few of the 2020 deaths that carry special significance to the conservation community.
The list is grouped into three categories: murders and killings, reportedly COVID-19-related, and other deaths.
Note: this list only includes deaths that occurred in 2020.
It is impossible to capture all of 2020’s losses between the global pandemic, the impacts of natural disasters often exacerbated by human activities, and the atrocities committed against environmental defenders.
Every death is of course notable, but this list acknowledges a few of the 2020 deaths that carry special significance to the conservation community. ....

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