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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 Screening and Discussion of Our Gorongosa
May 03, 2021
Education and voluntary family planning have powerful positive impacts beyond people, benefiting the planet too. The Center for Biological Diversity is teaming up with staff from Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park to present the documentary, 'Our Gorongosa'. In the film a young Mozambican elephant ecologist shares the inspiring story of how the park is becoming a new model for wildlife conservation and community development in Africa, with a special focus on educating girls and empowering women. The webinar will feature a discussion and Q&A with Larissa Sousa, the associate director for the park’s communication’s department, along with the Center’s Population and Sustainability Campaigner Kelley Dennings and Sara Inés Lara with Women for Conservation. We'll learn how to support women’s empowerment through increased education, bodily autonomy and economic opportunities