Biodiversity refers to the richness and variety within and between plant and animal species, and within ecosystems. This diversity is declining faster than at any time in human history. Five years ...

We are modelling the response of biodiversity to environmental changes caused by human activity Human activities are causing major changes in biological communities worldwide. These changes can harm ...

As living beings, humans are part of biodiversity and part of the ecosystems we live in, and human physical, social, and cultural wellbeing are dependent on biodiversity. Yet, human impacts are ...

Biodiversity is the planet’s full range of life forms. Humans are only one species among millions and biodiversity benefits humans and other species alike. Experts discuss why we need biodiversity.

Beyond its intrinsic value, biodiversity is necessary to human survival. Ecosystem diversity is crucial to ecosystem integrity, which in turn enables our life support, giving us a livable climate, ...

with higher biodiversity have fewer species that depend on just one other for food, shelter and maintaining their environment. With the example above, puffins could also eat molluscs and worms.

Assistant professor SAGA Tatsuya of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, who is captivated by hornets ...

Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized ...

The Index shows how local terrestrial biodiversity responds to human pressures such as land use change and intensification. Biodiversity indicators such as the BII are essential tools for ...