# California condor recovery lessons for global biodiversity

> How local communities and species survival intersect in biodiversity talks.
- Title: California condor recovery lessons for global biodiversity
- Summary: How local communities and species survival intersect in biodiversity talks. The California condor's recovery shows that species protection requires local…
- Keywords: california condor, biodiversity, conservation, local communities, indigenous peoples, ngorongoro, un biodiversity conference, kunming-montreal framework, species recovery, science, ideas, California
- Source: The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/who-should-have-a-say-in-which-species-are-saved-the-california-condor-offers-lessons-for-a-global-biodiversity-treaty-294659
- Author: David Ginsburg
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: california condor, biodiversity, conservation, local communities, indigenous peoples, ngorongoro, un biodiversity conference, kunming-montreal framework, species recovery, science, ideas
## California condor recovery
The California condor was declared extinct in the wild in 1987 after biologists captured the last free-flying bird.
## Captive breeding success
Over 300 condors have been restored to their natural environment through decades of coordinated efforts and millions of dollars spent.
## Contested conservation approach
Conservationists fought over whether trapping birds was rescue or surrender, with rural communities and hunting groups opposing the plan.
## Global biodiversity framework
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 with $200 billion annual funding for conservation.
## Species funding priorities
Five mammal groups received 86% of conservation funding despite accounting for only one-third of threatened mammal projects.
## Local community impact
Conservation efforts often affect local communities, with farmers losing livestock to predators like wolves in Europe and Maasai herders displaced in Tanzania.
## Indigenous consultation
The UN conference will address how Indigenous peoples and local communities should be involved in conservation decisions.
## Key success factors
True conservation requires local community involvement, not just government action, to ensure species recovery and sustainability.
## Condor as model
The California condor’s recovery demonstrates that species can rebound with targeted conservation and community support.
## Global conservation challenges
Over 1 million species face extinction, with conservation funding falling short of global targets.
## Key takeaway

The California condor's recovery shows that species protection requires local community involvement to succeed.