THE IMPORTANCE OF

BIODIVERSITY AND HOW WE

CAN PROTECT IT
Biodiversity is an essential component of healthy ecosystems that
provide so many resources to humans everywhere. Many species are
currently at risk due to human actions so we must implement
sustainable practices to protect biodiversity.

38,500 species at
risk of extinction

28% of all animal species

This is over 28% of all species
on Earth, in all parts of the
world. About 10% of that is are critically
critically endangered with endangered
10%
some of the most affected
areas in North America, Africa,
and Asia.
Importance
Biodiversity is essential for
ecosystem functioning, human
Endangerment Ratings
and planetary health.
41% amphibians
37% sharks & rays

34% conifers
33% reef corals

26% mammals

Effects on the Ecosystem Effects on Humans due to

due to Biodiversity Loss Biodiversity loss
Every single species plays a role Ecosystems provide food,
in the ecosystem, so the loss of fresh water, fertile soil, clean
one creates a chain reaction air, and so many other
affecting all the others. resources we rely on.
Major Threats and Actions to Take
There are currently many human practices hurting ecosystems and
ultimately biodiversity. By taking small and large actions we can
help protect species all across the world.
Harmful Practices
Exploitation, deforestation,
climate change, poaching,
pollution, and introducing
invasive species all put
biodiversity at risk.
Sustainable Practice to
Implment
Sustainability means balancing people,
the planet, and profit. Things we can do
to promote sustainability include
College Students for shopping smarter, conserving water,
Wildlife Conservation using renewable energy sources,
educating people, and finding any ways
Looking to create a more to promote planetary health and
sustainable future to biodiversity preservation.
protect biodiversity