Biodiversity is understood as the variety of life forms across all levels of biological organization. That is, the number and relative abundance of species, genes, and ecosystems in a specific area. High levels of biodiversity ensure that ecosystems operate in a healthy way.
Experts argue that, based on an anthropocentric vision, high levels of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are key to ensuring social well-being and human development. Based on this perspective, biodiversity guarantees opportunities and freedoms for human societies.
The term biodiversity is a modern contraction of biological diversity. The latter is used less frequently but they can be used interchangeably as they are synonyms.
Experts argue that, based on an anthropocentric vision, high levels of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are key to ensuring social well-being and human development. Based on this perspective, biodiversity guarantees opportunities and freedoms for human societies.
The term biodiversity is a modern contraction of biological diversity. The latter is used less frequently but they can be used interchangeably as they are synonyms.
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Tesauro de medio ambiente de la UE.
General Multilingual Environmental Thesaurus
Convenio Marco de Diversidad biológica.
Encuesta y grupos focales consultados para la elaboración de este reflexionario.
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Tesauro de medio ambiente de la UE.
General Multilingual Environmental Thesaurus
Convenio Marco de Diversidad biológica.
Encuesta y grupos focales consultados para la elaboración de este reflexionario.
Photo credit: Monphoto