It is clear that biodiversity and climate protection are inextricably linked.
The new report from the Leibniz Biodiversity Research Network shows policymakers and society concrete ways in which biodiversity can be effectively conserved and sustainably utilised at local, national and European level, and how this can also protect the climate.
Dr Kirsten Thonicke, lead author and deputy head of department at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), states: "We know that protecting biodiversity can make a significant contribution to mitigating climate change, for example through species-rich forests and rewetted peatlands that store carbon. Only by focussing more on measures to protect biodiversity will it be possible to tackle both crises at the same time."
The "10 must-knows from biodiversity research 2024":
- Realising climate and biodiversity protection together
- Enabling a healthy life on a healthy planet
- Paying attention to undiscovered biodiversity
- Linking linguistic, cultural and biological diversity
- Harmonising the diverse use of forest ecosystems and biodiversity conservation
- Transforming the agricultural and food system
- Protecting land and resources
- Bring about transformative change through international cooperation and education for sustainable development
- Ensure free access and open use of biodiversity-related data
- Reduce the impact of food consumption on biodiversity
The publication of the "10 Must-Knows" contributes to the discussion of the national biodiversity strategy, which is to be adopted before the next World Conference on Nature in autumn 2024.
Climate contributions help!
The preservation and development of intact, species-rich ecosystems is therefore of crucial importance for future climate stability. The nature conservation organisation Naturefund e. V. protects and secures habitats for the diversity of animals and plants worldwide with the Blue Planet Certificate.
Protect the climate and biodiversity now!
Sources::
Senkenberg.de: Vom Wissen zum Handeln „10 Must-Knows“ als Wegweiser für den Erhalt der Biodiversität
zenodo.org: 10 Must-Knows aus der Biodiversitätsforschung 2024