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Comment: Our future depends on biodiversity, we must invest in it urgently


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Published in Business and Finance on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 at 8:31 GMT by Bill Williamson   Print publication without navigation

  • Nature is our life support system, providing water, food, clean air and shelter, and biodiversity plays an important role in ensuring ecosystems remain healthy and resilient. But human activity - from deforestation and pollution to the exploitation of nature - has led to significant biodiversity loss.

The article from Reuters, published on December 3, 2024, discusses the urgent need for investment in biodiversity to address the global biodiversity crisis. It highlights that despite the critical role biodiversity plays in supporting life on Earth, including human health, food security, and economic stability, there has been a significant underinvestment in this area. The piece points out that while climate change has garnered substantial attention and funding, biodiversity loss, which is equally threatening, has not received the same level of financial commitment. The article calls for immediate action, suggesting that investments in biodiversity should be seen as essential for sustainable development, similar to investments in renewable energy or climate mitigation. It emphasizes the need for innovative financial mechanisms, policy support, and corporate responsibility to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, underscoring that our future depends on the health of our planet's ecosystems.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/comment-our-future-depends-biodiversity-we-must-invest-it-urgently-2024-12-03/ ]

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