Overview
What is Degradation?
Biodiversity degradation is the decline in the variety and abundance of life. This includes loss of species, genetic variety, and whole ecosystems.
⚠️ Species are going extinct at 100–1000× the natural rate.
Major Cause
Habitat Loss
Forests and natural landscapes are cleared for farming and housing, destroying the homes of countless species.
Major Cause
Climate Change
Rising temperatures and melting ice caps disrupt habitats faster than species can adapt.
Major Cause
Toxic Pollution
Plastic waste and chemical runoff poison water and soil, harming both plants and wildlife.
Action Plan
Restore Habitats
Reforestation and wetland restoration help ecosystems recover and create corridors for wildlife travel.
Action Plan
Reduce Emissions
Shifting to solar, wind, and other renewable energies to slow global warming.