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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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Webinar: Holding New Mexico Accountable for Its Constitutional Duty to Protect the Environment
June 22, 2023

NM LAWS (New Mexico Land, Air, Water, and the Sacred) is an Indigenous, frontline, and youth collective. They hold New Mexico accountable for protecting citizens from oil and gas pollution. Learn about this landmark case via their webinar. More info: nmlandairwatersacred.org.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. Linking human welfare to nature and biodiversity, we use science, law, and creative media to secure a future for all species. We protect vital lands, waters, and climate to ensure a wild world for future generations.

Connect: biologicaldiversity.org. Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. Action: biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts. Email: center@biologicaldiversity.org.