Biodiversity - Top FAQ
Biodiversity
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the richness of species, habitats and even bactieria on the planet. This variety is the safety net that allows the earth to adapt to changing conditions.
What happened to sustainable development? Why are you talking about bioidversity now?
Biodiversity and sustainable development do not exclude each other. Protecting biodiversitty is a key part of sustainable development. Biodiversity is a concept that helps people understand part of sustainable development.
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