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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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Film Discussion: “The Condor & The Eagle”
June 04, 2021
To end the extinction crisis, we must unite for energy justice. You’re invited to a special screening and discussion of The Condor & The Eagle, an award-winning documentary featuring Indigenous leaders joining forces across the Americas for climate justice. The film explores their work to protect land and water from the ravages of the fossil fuel industry, including fights to protect the boreal forests of Canada, frontline communities in Texas and Oklahoma, and the heart of the Amazon. This conversation will include the Center’s Energy Justice Director Jean Su and Bryan Parras, cofounder of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, and organizer with the Sierra Club’s Beyond Dirty Fuels campaign.