What is Biodiversity?

Biodiversity underpins ecosystem functions such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. High biodiversity strengthens ecosystems’ resilience to disturbances like disease, climate change, and habitat loss. Human activities, including deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation, are driving declines in biodiversity globally. Protecting and restoring biodiversity is critical for maintaining ecosystem services, supporting livelihoods, and sustaining the planet’s health.