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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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Hands Off! 2025: Millions Protest Trump, Musk
April 09, 2025

On Saturday, an estimated 3 million people, including Center for Biological Diversity staff and supporters, protested President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across 1,400 U.S. cities and internationally. Rallies occurred in Tucson, Jacksonville, Washington D.C., London, and Paris.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We protect wild species and their habitats through science, law, and media, ensuring a future where nature thrives for generations to come.

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