Introduction and overview

Ecosystems sustain human life. They supply food and drinking water, maintain a stock of continuously evolving genetic resources, preserve and regenerate soils, fix nitrogen and carbon, recycle nutrients, control floods, filter pollutants, pollinate crops and much more. Despite their importance to human well-being, many of these services are under threat throughout the world.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Responsible Consumption and Production

Decent Work and Economic Growth