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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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Rio Tinto Plunders
April 08, 2021

Take action against mining giant Rio Tinto for its ongoing destruction of sacred Indigenous land. This critical issue demands your voice.

Join the call to stop their plundering. Demand accountability by tweeting at Rio Tinto. Learn more and participate here: Stop Plundering the Planet.