Biodiversity: What is it, and how can we protect it?

The UN and its global partners will grapple with the massive loss of animal and plant species, and how to avoid further extinction, at a major conference beginning 23 January. Here’s a primer on what, exactly, biodiversity is, and how the UN can help support efforts to enable nature to survive and thrive.

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Biodiversity: What is it, and how can we protect it?

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