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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Economics for a thriving planet | RSA Events
April 22, 2021

Our economies currently exploit nature, despite our complete dependence on it, leading to accelerating environmental degradation. Sir Partha Dasgupta's Review on The Economics of Biodiversity proposes redefining the ecology-economy relationship by applying an economic lens to value the natural world.

This approach aims to transform our extractive relationship with nature into a sustainable one. An expert panel will discuss the Review's findings and recommendations, exploring how to rebuild our economic system with sustainable prosperity at its core.

EarthSayer Sir Partha Dasgupta

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