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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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Saving Life On Earth: A Discussion on Saving Endangered Plants
September 11, 2020
Life on Earth would not be possible without plants but their importance is often overlooked. Globally nearly 16,000 plant species are at risk of extinction although only 11% of plants have even been assessed. In the United States, more than 900 plants are endangered, and 70 more are waiting in line for protection. The Center is hard at work to protect imperiled plants across the country from deserts to rainforests to southeastern swamps. Join us for this webinar to learn about our work to save endangered plants and how you can help. The presentation will feature our Hawaii Director Maxx Phillips and Ileene Anderson, a senior scientist in our Public Lands program. Learn more about Hawaii’s plant extinction crisis in this Great Big Story video: https://youtu.be/XFAQeyUfiAc