What is Biodiversity Degradation?

Biodiversity Degradation

Biodiversity degradation refers to the decline in the variety and abundance of life on Earth. This includes loss of species, genetic variety, and ecosystems themselves.

⚠️ The Current Crisis

Species are going extinct at 100–1000× the natural rate, with nearly 1 million species at risk of disappearing in the coming decades.

Habitat Loss & Deforestation

Habitat Loss

Forests and natural habitats are cleared for farming, housing, and development. This destroys the homes of countless species and disrupts entire ecosystems.

Climate Change

Climate Change

Rising temperatures disrupt habitats faster than species can adapt. Melting ice caps, changing rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events threaten wildlife worldwide.

Pollution

Pollution

Toxic chemicals, plastic waste, and pollutants poison ecosystems. Air, water, and soil pollution harm both wildlife and plant life.

Overexploitation

Overexploitation

Hunting, fishing, and harvesting beyond sustainable levels harm wildlife. Overfishing, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade drive species to extinction.

Invasive Species

Invasive Species

Non-native organisms outcompete native species for resources. They can spread diseases, alter habitats, and disrupt food chains.

Restore Habitats

Restore Habitats

Afforestation, wetland restoration, and preserving natural landscapes help ecosystems recover. Creating wildlife corridors connects fragmented habitats.

Reduce Climate Change

Reduce Climate Change

Shifting to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and protecting carbon sinks like forests. Individual actions like reducing energy use also help.

Fight Pollution

Fight Pollution

Reduce plastic use, enforce waste management laws, and ban harmful chemicals. Proper recycling and waste disposal protect ecosystems.

Stop Overexploitation

Stop Overexploitation

Implementing quotas, anti-poaching laws, and sustainable harvesting methods. Supporting sustainable fishing and farming practices.

Control Invasive Species

Control Invasive Species

Monitoring borders, removing invasive species, and restoring native populations. Early detection and rapid response prevent spread.