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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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Get Up to Speed on the Extinction Crisis
February 08, 2026

Our planet faces an unprecedented extinction crisis, with one species disappearing hourly and over a million plants and animals projected to vanish in coming decades. This unravels our world, but extinction is a choice we can fight, and awareness is the first step.

The 501c3 Center for Biological Diversity links human welfare to nature's diversity. We secure a future for all species through science, law, media, and habitat protection. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org and take action at biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts. Connect with us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.