The erosion of biodiversity, the living fabric of the planet to which humanity belongs, is a recognized fact that must be halted. Driven by human activity (land use change, habitat fragmentation, overexploitation of biological resources, water, soil, and air pollution), this biodiversity loss has visible and measurable consequences. with an extinction rate 100 to 1,000 times higher than the natural rate 75% of the Earth’s surface and 40% of marine ecosystems are severely degraded The Kunming-Montreal agreement sets ambitious but achievable targets, such as protecting 30% of land, inland waters, and coastal and marine areas by 2030, as well as restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. The regulatory framework is being strengthened, with biodiversity preservation issues being integrated into both voluntary and mandatory reporting standards, such as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures).
— State of Biodiversity
Biodiversity: Challenges and Context
1 million species threatened with extinction
Degraded marine ecosystems
Halting this erosion has now become a global priority, with widespread consensus.
