Climate Dictionary #2: What is Biodiversity?

Welcome to our new series, “Climate Dictionary,”

In this series, we will explore important words, their meanings and fun facts!

Today’s word is a ‘Biodiversity‘.

So, what does biodiversity mean?

Biodiversity, short for biological diversity, refers to all the different life forms on Earth, including plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. It also includes the ecosystems they create and the habitats they inhabit.

Do you know? The rainforests, like the Amazon, are biodiversity hotspots. In just one hectare of forest, you can find more than 750 types of trees and 1500 species of butterflies.

Human activities and climate change have increased the rate of biodiversity loss by 100-1000 times. Each year 1000 species go extinct. 

Let us know of ways you think we can safeguard our planet’s biodiversity.

Join us as we decode more climate words in this new series and let us know what you would like to learn next in the comment below.