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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 the Everglades: The Fight to Come
October 01, 2025
The fight to save the Everglades from the cruelly named "Alligator Alcatraz" is far from over. The Center's lawyers are preparing for the next round of litigation in the trial and appellate courts. Join us for a special, inside look at the legal fight to save the Everglades from this polluting, destructive detention center and what lies ahead to ensure this world-famous ecosystem is protected. This webinar is your opportunity to dive deeper into the Center's critical work, see how your support makes a difference, and find out how you can help drive the next phase of this lifesaving campaign. ************** About the Center: The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. At the Center, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Where to find us: WEBSITE: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv TAKE ACTION: https://biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/ DONATE: https://act.biologicaldiversity.org/srev_v9VSEaeY8L_pPp9Mw2/ For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.