Biodiversity is part of the
Biodiversity is part of the
Biodiversity is part of the solution to climate change . Forests and wetlands act as buffers against extreme storms and flooding related to climate change. Many ecosystems also act as carbon stores , removing CO2 from the atmophere . Ecosystems function best and are most resilient to climate change when their biodiversity is intact. There are many reasons biodiversity is important. Why is biodiversity important? A more biodiverse ecosystem is a strong ecosystem . Humans depend on ecosystems for; fresh water, pollination , soil fertility and stability, food and medicine . Biodiversity is good for the economy . Around 75% of global food crops rely on animals and insects such as bees to pollinate them. Many of these pollinator populations are in decline — which could put more than US$ 235 billion of agricultural products at risk. Freshwater Biodiversity Overview (12-15) 6/16
Original Slide Deck: Freshwater Biodiversity 12-15
Topics: Freshwater.
Suitable Ages: 12. 13. 14. 15.
Keywords: Biodiversity. Freshwater. Freshwater.
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