Why is biodiversity loss a topic for sustainable development?

Biodiversity, comprising the diversity of genes, species and ecosystems is a natural resource from which humankind is dependent. These resources provide ecosystem services. The biodiversity loss threatens the ability of ecosystems to function.

Author: Patricia Holm

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Living Planet Report 2022. World Wide Fund For Nature.

UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15). (2022).

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