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Importance of Biodiversity Explained

Biodiversity is important because it supports 40% of the global economy and meets 80% of the needs of the poor. Greater biodiversity also means more opportunities for medical discoveries, economic growth, and adapting to climate change. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity and sustainability by allowing each species to play an important role. It also makes ecosystems more resilient to disasters by increasing their ability to withstand and recover from a variety of threats.

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Importance of Biodiversity Explained

Biodiversity is important because it supports 40% of the global economy and meets 80% of the needs of the poor. Greater biodiversity also means more opportunities for medical discoveries, economic growth, and adapting to climate change. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity and sustainability by allowing each species to play an important role. It also makes ecosystems more resilient to disasters by increasing their ability to withstand and recover from a variety of threats.

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“At least 40 per cent of the world’s economy and 80 per cent of the needs of the poor are

derived
from biological resources. In addition, the richer the diversity of life, the greater the opportunity
for medical discoveries, economic development, and adaptive responses to such new challenges as
climate change.”— The Convention about Life on Earth, Convention on Biodiversity web site

WHY IS BIODIVERSITY IMPORTANT?


Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important
role to play.

 A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops


 Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms
 Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.
 Ecosystem services, such as
o Protection of water resources
o Soils formation and protection
o Nutrient storage and recycling
o Pollution breakdown and absorption
o Contribution to climate stability
o Maintenance of ecosystems
o Recovery from unpredictable events
 Biological resources, such as
o Food
o Medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs
o Wood products
o Ornamental plants
o Breeding stocks, population reservoirs
o Future resources
o Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems
 Social benefits, such as
o Research, education and monitoring
o Recreation and tourism
o Cultural values

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