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DBOIREVIYTIS SOLS

BIODIVERSITY LOSS

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BIODIVERSITY LOSS
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Biodiversity loss refers to the

reduction in an area's biodiversity,
BIODIVERSITY which includes the number of
genes, species, individual
LOSS? organisms, or ecosystems. This
reduction can be expressed
What is it? through species loss, population
declines, reductions in the genetic
diversity within a species, and the
collapse of biological
communities. This phenomenon is
a significant concern because
biodiversity contributes to the
overall health of the planet and has
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direct and indirect impacts on
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Biodiversity loss happens

BIODIVERSITY when various species
LOSS? disappear completely from
Earth or when there is a
What is it? decrease or disappearance of
species in a specific area. This
in turn leads to a reduction in
biological diversity in that area.
The decrease can be temporary
or permanent.
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 MAJOR
ENVIRONMENTAL-CHA
NGE CATEGORIES
The causes of current biodiversity loss are
habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation
land use intensification (and ensuing land
loss/habitat loss), often for commercial and
agricultural uses (specifically monoculture
farming), nutrient pollution and other forms
of pollution (air and water pollution),
over-exploitation and unsustainable use
(related to human overpopulation), invasive
species, and climate change.

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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT

BIODIVERSITY LOSS KOALA LOST HIS HABITAT
DUE TO DEFORESTRATION

HABITAT LOSS
Habitat destruction occurs when a
natural habitat is no longer able to
support its native species. The
organisms once living there have
either moved to elsewhere or are
dead, leading to a decrease in
biodiversity and species numbers.
Habitat destruction is in fact the
leading cause of biodiversity loss
and species extinction worldwide.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT Deforestation

BIODIVERSITY LOSS When forests are cleared for
agriculture, urbanization, or logging,
it leads to the loss of habitat for
many species.
HABITAT LOSS
Habitat destruction occurs when a
natural habitat is no longer able to
support its native species. The
organisms once living there have
either moved to elsewhere or are
dead, leading to a decrease in
biodiversity and species numbers.
Habitat destruction is in fact the
leading cause of biodiversity loss
and species extinction worldwide.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT Wetland Drainage

BIODIVERSITY LOSS Wetlands are often drained for
agricultural purposes, resulting in the
loss of unique habitats for
wetland-dependent species.

HABITAT LOSS
Habitat destruction occurs when a
natural habitat is no longer able to
support its native species. The
organisms once living there have
either moved to elsewhere or are
dead, leading to a decrease in
biodiversity and species numbers.
Habitat destruction is in fact the
leading cause of biodiversity loss
and species extinction worldwide.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT Mining

BIODIVERSITY LOSS Extractive activities like mining can
destroy habitats, especially when
large areas are cleared for mining
operations.
HABITAT LOSS
Habitat destruction occurs when a
natural habitat is no longer able to
support its native species. The
organisms once living there have
either moved to elsewhere or are
dead, leading to a decrease in
biodiversity and species numbers.
Habitat destruction is in fact the
leading cause of biodiversity loss
and species extinction worldwide.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT

BIODIVERSITY LOSS EXAMPLE OF OVER
LOGGING
OVEREXPLOITATIO
N
Or overharvesting, refers to harvesting
a renewable resource to the point of
diminishing returns. Continued
overexploitation can lead to the
destruction of the resource, as it will be
unable to replenish. The term applies to
natural resources such as water
aquifers, grazing pastures and forests,
wild medicinal plants, fish stocks and
other wildlife.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT The excessive and unsustainable fishing of

BIODIVERSITY LOSS marine species, such as tuna or sharks, can
lead to the depletion of fish populations,
disrupt marine ecosystems, and impact the
OVEREXPLOITATIO livelihoods of fishing communities.

N
Or overharvesting, refers to harvesting
a renewable resource to the point of
diminishing returns. Continued
overexploitation can lead to the
destruction of the resource, as it will be
unable to replenish. The term applies to
natural resources such as water
aquifers, grazing pastures and forests,
wild medicinal plants, fish stocks and
other wildlife.
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 WILDLIFE TRADE 2024

MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT The illegal trade of wildlife products, such as

BIODIVERSITY LOSS ivory, rhino horns, or exotic pets,
contributes to the overexploitation of
endangered species, driving them closer to
OVEREXPLOITATIO extinction and disrupting ecosystems.

N
Or overharvesting, refers to harvesting
a renewable resource to the point of
diminishing returns. Continued
overexploitation can lead to the
destruction of the resource, as it will be
unable to replenish. The term applies to
natural resources such as water
aquifers, grazing pastures and forests,
wild medicinal plants, fish stocks and
other wildlife.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT The clearing of forests for timber,

BIODIVERSITY LOSS agriculture, or urbanization purposes results
in habitat loss for numerous plant and
animal species.
OVEREXPLOITATIO
N
Or overharvesting, refers to harvesting
a renewable resource to the point of
diminishing returns. Continued
overexploitation can lead to the
destruction of the resource, as it will be
unable to replenish. The term applies to
natural resources such as water
aquifers, grazing pastures and forests,
wild medicinal plants, fish stocks and
other wildlife.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT An image representing the

BIODIVERSITY LOSS cause and effect of climate
change.

CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the long-term
alteration of temperature patterns
and weather conditions caused
by human activities, primarily the
release of greenhouse gases. It
leads to a range of negative
impacts, including rising
temperatures, extreme weather
events,
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disruptions.
 RISING TEMPERATURE 2024

MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT Global average temperatures have been

BIODIVERSITY LOSS increasing, leading to heatwaves and
record-breaking high temperatures in many
regions.

CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the long-term
alteration of temperature patterns
and weather conditions caused
by human activities, primarily the
release of greenhouse gases. It
leads to a range of negative
impacts, including rising
temperatures, extreme weather
events,
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disruptions.
 MELTING ICE AND
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT The melting of glaciers and ice caps, as well
BIODIVERSITY LOSS as the thermal expansion of seawater,
contribute to rising sea levels, which
threaten coastal communities and
ecosystems.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the long-term
alteration of temperature patterns
and weather conditions caused
by human activities, primarily the
release of greenhouse gases. It
leads to a range of negative
impacts, including rising
temperatures, extreme weather
events,
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disruptions.
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MAIN CAUSES OF CURRENT Climate change can intensify extreme

BIODIVERSITY LOSS weather events such as hurricanes,
cyclones, droughts, and heavy rainfall,
leading to increased risks of flooding,
wildfires, and other disasters.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the long-term
alteration of temperature patterns
and weather conditions caused
by human activities, primarily the
release of greenhouse gases. It
leads to a range of negative
impacts, including rising
temperatures, extreme weather
events,
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disruptions.
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SOLUTIONS

Government Policies Education

To alleviate the issue of the We must educate people in order
loss of biodiversity, to let them understand the
governments are bound to consequences of loss of
give a system that secures biodiversity and how crucial is
the natural diversity of biota. biodiversity for the wellbeing of
the environment, planet, and
human beings.
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SOLUTIONS

Reduce Pollution Prevent Invasive Species

Another huge step in mitigating the loss
of biodiversity would be to reduce all
sorts of pollution. Pollution
consequently results in disturbances in
the natural environment and our
ecosystems react very sensitive to these
disturbances.
We must not forget that invasive
species carry a great threat to local
organisms. They can transmit many
diseases to local species and they
may not be adopted to counter them
properly.

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SOLUTIONS

Reduce Pollution
Planting trees can significantly
sustain biodiversity. The major habitat
of various animal and bird species is
composed of trees.

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Let’s Save Biodiversity!

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