Author: Katharina Schantz

Biodiversity: The Collapse and Urgent Need for Action Biodiversity, the intricate web of all living things on Earth, is rapidly declining due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, intensive farming, urbanization, and pollution. Recent reports show a 73% drop in vertebrate populations over the past 50 years, with approximately a million species facing extinction. The interconnectedness of various species is vital for healthy ecosystems, making the loss of even one species detrimental to the balance. Despite a landmark UN biodiversity deal signed by nearly 200 nations two years ago, progress has been slow, with only 34 countries out…

The Decline of Biodiversity: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Our Planet Biodiversity, the essence of all life forms on Earth, is under critical threat as human activities continue to push ecosystems to their limits. Reports indicate a significant decline in vertebrate populations, with over a million species facing extinction due to various factors such as fossil fuel consumption, intensive farming, urbanization, and pollution. The loss of interconnected species poses a severe risk to the delicate balance of ecosystems, emphasizing the urgency for conservation efforts. Two years ago, a monumental UN biodiversity deal was signed by nearly 200 nations, aiming to…