It is vital to protect the vast array of species which our planet has, but in striving for human development, this often takes a backseat. In fact, according to the Â鶹APP Environmental Programme, .?

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Nature is declining at an unprecedented rate?

With species biodiversity and nature declining at an unprecedented rate, extinction is a very real possibility for many life forms on our current track. Species which we might seem to have vast numbers of are at risk, including ?

This loss of biodiversity threatens every life on earth, not just those species which are close to extinction. Fish provide living in rural areas in developing countries rely on traditional plant©\based medicines for basic healthcare.??

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) ,found that ¡®¡¯.?

With this in mind,the Â鶹APP Biodiversity Conference in December 2022 (or COP15)ended with a global agreement to halt this degradation with the adoption of the outlining worldwide actions to be taken to secure our life support system.??

The Report identifies the following five key drivers of the nature crisis:?

  1. Changes in land and sea use: The ways in which we use land and sea have huge impacts on biodiversity. Changing the way we utilise them can relieve the pressure on ecosystems. Agriculture alone is a threat to ?
  2. Climate change: Rising global temperatures could threaten ?
  3. Pollution: Air, soil and water pollution are on the rise globally, and reducing this while managing chemicals and waste is key to combating the nature crisis. In addition, the use of pesticides are the .???
  4. Direct exploitation of natural resources: Preventing and reversing the . Through their spiritual relationship with land, indigenous people are recognised as the guardians of biodiversity. In many parts of the world, Indigenous People are at the forefront of conservation, as noted by – a report in part supported by UNEP.?
  5. Invasive species: Invasive Alien Species are those which have begun to grow outside of their usual habitat. They can cause the decline, or even extinction of the native species in these environments.?

We face a huge challenge, but we have a roadmap?

Sustainable Development Goal 15 ¡®Life on Land¡¯ aims to It strives to safeguard our Earth¡¯s natural areas so humans, and other species can continue to enjoy them through future generations.?

The landmark contains to be reached by 2030 to pave the way for further targets to be achieved by 2050.??

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It is vital that we achieve these targets within the timescale in order to protect biological diversity, while developing as a planet. As Â鶹APP Environment Program (UNEP) Executive Director, Inger Andersen, said: ¡°Success will be measured by our rapid and consistent progress in implementing what we have agreed to. The entire UN system is geared to support its implementation so we can truly make peace with nature.¡±?

To learn more about SDG15: Life on Land, please go here.?