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- Biodiversity supports human and societal needs, including food and nutrition security, energy, development of medicines and pharmaceuticals and freshwater, which together underpin good health. It also supports economic opportunities, and leisure activities that contribute to overall wellbeing.
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May 22, 2020 · In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, we break down the five ways in which biodiversity supports our economies and enhances our wellbeing – and has the potential to do even more. 1. Biodiversity ensures health and food security. Biodiversity underpins global nutrition and food security.
- 5 ways biodiversity matters to jobs, health and the economy
Here's why biodiversity matters to jobs, health and the...
- 5 ways biodiversity matters to jobs, health and the economy
May 21, 2021 · Here's why biodiversity matters to jobs, health and the economy: Biodiversity ensures health and food security. Millions of species work together to provide us with the large array of fruits, vegetables and animal products essential for a healthy, balanced diet. Three crops – wheat, corn and rice – provide almost 60% of total plant-based ...
Nov 25, 2019 · International concern to develop sustainably challenges us to act upon the inherent links between our economy, society and environment, and is leading to increasing acknowledgement of...
- Malgorzata Blicharska, Richard J. Smithers, Grzegorz Mikusiński, Patrik Rönnbäck, Paula A. Harrison,...
- 2019
Sep 24, 2021 · According to a 2019 report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, biodiversity serves humans through ecosystem benefits like crop pollination, water purification, flood protection, and carbon sequestration.
Dec 14, 2016 · As society strives to transition towards more sustainable development pathways, it is important to properly conceptualize the link between biodiversity (i.e. genes, traits, species and other dimensions) and human well-being (HWB; i.e. health, wealth, security and other dimensions).
- S. Naeem, Robin L. Chazdon, J. E. Duffy, C. Prager, B. Worm
- 2016
Why is biodiversity important? 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.
Dec 7, 2022 · Protecting and nurturing our planet’s biodiversity is a cornerstone for economic development and an investment in our future prosperity. We have the tools to measure its value and understand tradeoffs with natural capital accounting.
