Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, measured as species diversity and genetic diversity.

Species diversity

The number of different species and the abundance of each species in a particular area.

Genetic diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

Habitat destruction

The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present, often caused by human activities.

Overexploitation

The unsustainable use of natural resources, often leading to declines in population sizes and extinction.

Pollution

The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, leading to negative impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.

Climate change

Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system, significantly impacting biodiversity.

Ecosystem services

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.

Sustainable resources

Resources that are managed in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Biodiversity preservation

Actions aimed at protecting, conserving, and restoring biodiversity to ensure ecosystem health and stability.

Nutrient pollution

The enrichment of water bodies with nutrients, often leading to harmful algal blooms and oxygen depletion.

Industrial chemicals

Synthetic substances produced for industrial purposes that can have immediate and long-term toxic effects on the environment.

Plastic pollution

The accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the environment, causing harm to wildlife and ecosystems.