Addressing Wildlife Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields: Time for Action

With the rapid global expansion of mobile communication networks and the introduction of new radiofrequencies,especially above 6 GHz with the emergence of 5G/6G technology, there is an urgent requirement to investigate and tackle thepossible effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field emissions on wildlife. Here, we highlight (i) the pressing need for robustresearch on this topic, (ii) the inadequacy of existing guidelines from the International Commission for Non-Ionizing RadiationProtection, which solely address human health, and (iii) the lack of attention given to wildlife exposure to radiofrequencyelectromagnetic field levels when creating and/or restoring wildlife habitats and deploying new radiofrequency electromagnetic fieldsources. We call for a common worldwide agenda that would prioritize research on wildlife exposure to radiofrequencyelectromagnetic fields and for an independent international organization to address this issue. Finally, we provide keyrecommendations aimed at reducing wildlife exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields while awaiting further evidence.