International Day for Biological Diversity

Every day there are millions of interactions in nature that are essential for a healthy planet. Losing even a small species can have massive impacts on ecosystems and on humans. Find out more in this handy infographic. via  IPBES

With a size of just 0.5 to 0.7 micrometres in diameter, Prochlorococcus—a marine bacteria—produces roughly 20% of our earth's oxygen. Every tiny organism plays a crucial role in our planet's health. Learn more about UNEP 's work to protect our ocean and seas.

"Everything on our planet - including us - is interconnected and interdependent, like a delicate set of bricks or Jenga tower. The more bricks and the more connections between them, the stronger the tower. But when one piece falls, the whole structure can come crashing down. "

  What is Biodiversity ?