From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity [Visuals]

This year’s International Day for Biodiversity theme promotes action in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”

Although every Biodiversity Day carries with it its own special significance, this year’s global celebrations bring a renewed sense of hope, thanks to the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

To mark this incredible achievement, the theme reflects both the celebratory nature of what was achieved at COP 15, as well as the urgency of what still needs to be done in terms of implementation.

Around the world, governments and people are showing what they are doing to Build Back Biodiversity.

What are the main drivers of Biodiversity Loss?

Changes in land and sea use
Direct exploitation of organisms
Climate change
Pollution
Invasive alien species

From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity • Drivers of Biodiversity Loss | ecogreenlove

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Why should we care about Biodiversity?

Biodiversity is essential for life on Earth
Without biodiversity, without healthy ecosystems, we won’t have air to breathe, water to drink or food to eat
Biodiversity, or nature, is also important for many aspects of mental health and the enrichment of our daily lives

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How can we build back Biodiversity?

We all have a part to play in halting and reversing the loss of biodiversity
Governments need to implement national and sub-national policies to align with the GBF targets and goals
Businesses need to assess and disclose impacts and implement sustainable practices
You and I need to change our consumption habits to reduce waste and include dietary variety
We all need to talk about biodiversity!