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Urgent Call: Protect Biodiversity for Food Security and Health

2/19/2025

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Biodiversity is vital for our survival, underpinning food security, clean water, and essential medicines. With over 75% of food crops relying on pollinators, the alarming loss of biodiversity—affecting 1 million species—poses a dire threat. The WHO advocates for health policies that embrace biodiversity to bolster our resilience against climate change and disease.

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Story summary

Biodiversity is vital for our survival, underpinning food security, clean water, and essential medicines. With over 75% of food crops relying on pollinators, the alarming loss of biodiversity—affecting 1 million species—poses a dire threat. The WHO advocates for health policies that embrace biodiversity to bolster our resilience against climate change and disease.