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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Una de las escuelas más verdes en América
December 14, 2018

Manzo Ecology Elementary in Tucson, Arizona, challenges the notion that leading green schools are exclusive. This K-5 public school, located in an under-resourced community, functions as both a farm and ecology lab. Students collaborate with University of Arizona and Biosphere 2 scientists, collecting data for projects spanning agro-voltaic efficiency to climate science, while also learning about soil science, composting, and native habitat preservation.

Manzo operates almost entirely on solar power and harvests 32,000 gallons of rainwater annually. Its recycling and composting program processes over 4,000 pounds of waste, making students key contributors to significant campus conservation efforts.