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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.
21 Μαΐ 2021 · 1. Protect the health of natural ecosystems. Protected green areas and water bodies provide critical ecosystem services. Cities can preserve biodiversity by creating green corridors and linear parks that connect green spaces within the city, supporting healthy biodiversity and maintaining these important ecosystems. 2. Improve air quality.
13 Ιουν 2022 · By Margo Berthier. How to foster healthy habitats for the species living in our urban areas. Before delving into the nitty-gritty of green cities, we must first understand why the preservation of biodiversity is crucial in a global context to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.
17 Ιαν 2022 · This report provides a vision for cities of the future and the needed systemic shifts to develop BiodiverCities that place nature at the heart of decision-making and infrastructure investments.
Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. Without a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat.
22 Μαΐ 2023 · Biodiversity can provide a number of benefits to urban residents, such as reducing flood risk by improving soil drainage, controlling pest populations, pollinating local flora, and contributing to mental health and psychological well-being.
10 Σεπ 2021 · Biodiversity is suffering due to – you guessed it! – human activity. This includes everything from over-fishing and over-hunting to pollution, climate change, agriculture and overdevelopment. We know that global populations of animals and plants are under huge threat.
