Topic in Focus
Biodiversity – Why We Need Diversity of Species
Butterflies, birds, bees, fish, plants - the diversity of animal and plant species has dramatically decreased worldwide in recent years. In its “Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” dated May 2019, the World Biodiversity Council (IPBES) warns of the imminent further loss of up to one million species worldwide in the coming decades. This decline will lead to the loss of goods, services, and values for humankind – it is a threat to our entire ecosystem.