Biodiversity

Biodivesity loss has been identified as one of nine "planetary boundaries", limits that if exceeded could result in catastrophic environmental change.                   



 

"Despite repeated global commitments to protect the planet's species and habitats, the variety of life continues to decline at an unprecedented rate, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today ( 22 May 2010 ), urging action to curb the root causes of biodiversity decline."








Step by step, linked explanation of the evidence and importance of biodiversity loss.

Climate change and biodiversity