We're currently facing not just a climate crisis, but also a biodiversity crisis – and these two crises are closely interlinked:
Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and more frequent extreme weather events are destroying habitats and putting increasing pressure on animal and plant species. At the same time, species-rich ecosystems such as forests or peatlands make a significant contribution to climate protection by storing large amounts of carbon and thereby slowing global warming. However, the ongoing loss of species is weakening these natural climate buffers.
Protecting biodiversity is therefore also a central key to tackling the climate crisis effectively. Ultimately, protecting nature and the climate also means protecting ourselves.
You'll find detailed information in the sources listed below.
There are loads of species living in the soil too! Find out why it's particularly important and how we can keep soil healthy in the knowledge snack Soil Consumption.
You can read about the role forests play in climate change in the knowledge snack Forest.
Find out more about glacier retreat in the knowledge snack Alpine Glacier Retreat.
