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Trees and other plants clean the air we breathe and help us tackle the global challenge of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Coral reefs and mangrove forests act as natural defences protecting coastlines from waves and storms.
27 Σεπ 2024 · Healthy oceans not only absorb carbon dioxide but also help regulate global temperatures and weather patterns. By preserving marine biodiversity and the integrity of these ecosystems, we can harness their natural ability to combat climate change and ensure a more sustainable future for our planet.
22 Μαΐ 2020 · Biodiversity is critically important to human health, economies and livelihoods. Humans have caused the loss of 83% of all wild animals and half of all plants. To mark the International Day for Biodiversity, here are five reasons why biodiversity matters to humans – and why we need to protect it.
Marine biodiversity, the variety of life in the ocean and seas, is a critical aspect of all three pillars of sustainable development—economic, social and environmental—supporting the healthy ...
7 Ιουν 2022 · The ocean holds about 97% of the world’s water and supports 90% of the planet’s biosphere. The ocean is also of vital importance for life on our planet, serving as a support system that helps to mitigate climate change, produce oxygen, and provide food and economic possibilities for humanity.
10 Σεπ 2021 · So, both climate change and biodiversity loss negatively affect each other. For example, increased temperatures as a result of emissions leads to oxygen depletion and acidification of marine environments, which has a huge negative effect on underwater biodiversity.
Protecting places, like forests and oceans, for example, are particularly crucial because they clean and distribute water, absorb carbon dioxide, and protect us from natural disasters. But we're putting biodiversity at risk: deforestation, agriculture, over-development, and pollution are major threats to this precious system.