The main topic of the text is the alarming decline of global biodiversity, driven by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It highlights the consequences of species extinction, ecosystem resilience erosion, and the imbalance in nature. The text also discusses international initiatives like the CBD and the need for stronger conservation actions to combat the ongoing sixth mass extinction, emphasizing the critical role of biodiversity in human survival.
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The decline in the ______ of life forms within an ecosystem or the planet is known as biodiversity loss.
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Biodiversity loss includes species ______, fewer individuals in a species, and less genetic ______.
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The consequences of reduced biodiversity include weakened ______ resilience and compromised ______ services.
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Losing biodiversity threatens the ______ balance vital for the survival of all life forms, including ______.
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Habitat destruction impact on biodiversity
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Consequences of overharvesting wildlife
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Effects of invasive species on ecosystems
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Rising ______ and shifting ______ patterns are among the factors altering habitats and species distribution.
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Warming ______ lead to coral ______ and pose a threat to the diverse ecosystems of coral reefs.
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Although habitat destruction is the primary cause of biodiversity loss, the future may see a greater impact from ______ change.
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The spread of ______ species and increased ecosystem vulnerability are problems exacerbated by ______ change.
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UN CBD Objectives
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Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
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Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation
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Experts indicate that our planet is undergoing a ______ mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate much higher than the ______ ______ rate.
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The extinction of species poses risks beyond wildlife, impacting ______ services such as food provision, ______ purification, and control of ______.
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To safeguard the welfare of both present and future humans, it's vital to tackle the biodiversity crisis by addressing ______ ______ use and ______ ______.
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