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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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Center for Biological Diversity Weekly News Roundup 10/10/2026
April 10, 2026
Introducing our weekly news round up where we share the latest in environmental news including the good, bad and the ugly and what we're doing to protect wildlife and wild places. Check out some of the environmental issues we worked on this week. We are successfully winning cases and getting courts to step in to uphold the Endangered Species Act and protect wildlife, even as destructive projects move forward and new threats emerge. These fights are happening right now in our forests, our rivers, and our communities. A lot is happening and it can feel overwhelming, but this is what we were founded to do. Follow along, stay informed, and share. Join our fight for the wild at biodiv.us/join