Resource Management and Biodiversity

The human race is an integral part of the community of organisms that make up biodiversity, and it is becoming more widely acknowledged that our own cultural diversity is the result of the local biodiversity. There is a strong connection between culture and the natural world, which is the source of human societies. The connection that exists between human culture and the natural environment is referred to as “bio-cultural variety” in the field of linguistics.

The tropics have a greater number of species, a greater amount of genetic data, and more complicated ecological interactions than the cold, polar regions. This is due to the fact that biodiversity tends to be significantly higher in the tropics than in the Polar Regions. However, even the most frigid and dimly lit areas, from the arctic waters to the deepest tunnels, are home to a diverse array of living things. And each and every one of these many kinds of life makes a significant contribution to the chemistry of the environment in which they live as well as the one in which we live.

The biodiversity of the Earth is the resource that is both the most valuable and the most necessary. Biodiversity is the principal contributor to Earth’s biosphere, which is the network of life that generates everything that humans use most, including food, water, and the majority of modern medicines, as well as air. No other planet that we are aware of has the circumstances necessary for human civilisation, despite the fact that it is highly possible that other worlds are abundant in minerals that have a high monetary value here on Earth.

BIODIVERSITY: WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Our very existence depends on the rich variety of life that exists on Earth. This is shown to be the case on a consistent basis all around the planet, at both the macroscopic and the microscopic levels. If there were no plants, there would be no oxygen in the air. Without the help of bees, a significant portion of our crops would perish. Even more basic are the other benefits that come from biodiversity. The relationship between seeds and the herbivorous animals that consume them results in the growth of hardwood trees in rainforests, which are among the most efficient above-ground carbon sinks on our planet. These trees are also the product of the relationship between seeds and the animals that eat fruit. When seeds have previously been processed by the digestive system of an animal such as a monkey, bat, or elephant, there is up to a 500-fold increased possibility that they will germinate.

The chemical conditions that are necessary for crops to be healthy, prolific, and sustainable are created by the microscopic biodiversity that exists in our soils. Nature provides us with a wealth of fresh medical discoveries, including fungus that fight cancer and tree resins that alleviate pain.

Despite the fact that it is difficult to calculate this number due to the fact that many of the life-giving services provided by biodiversity cannot be replicated on a large scale by human technology, it is estimated that the services provided by biodiversity are equivalent to twice the annual GDP of the world.

Conclusion

The variety of life on earth is referred to as biodiversity. The biodiversity of the Earth consists of each and every one of its different life forms, from the tiniest bacteria that live in the dirt to the largest whales that swim in the ocean. However, biodiversity extends beyond the level of the individual. The connections that exist between the many types of life and the environments in which they live are another facet of biodiversity. This includes the interaction between plankton and whales, which helps produce oxygen in the atmosphere; seeds and rhinos, which helps grow forests; and bacteria and plants, which helps modify the chemistry of soils.

The loss of biodiversity is occurring at a rate that has never been seen before in human history, and numerous recent large publications have brought attention to the staggering scope of the problem. In point of fact, one million plant and animal species are in danger of going extinct, the majority of which will likely do so within the next few decades. It is crucial that the core drivers of biodiversity loss be addressed in order to stop and reverse these disastrous trends. This is especially true given that doing so also delivers opportunities and benefits, such as improving human health and welfare and creating green jobs.