{"id":40496,"date":"2021-05-10T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T06:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40496"},"modified":"2021-05-08T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T12:15:18","slug":"biodiversity-preserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/biodiversity-preserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity: why is it important and how to preserve it"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are what we eat<\/em>. Do you know this idiom?<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Chatham House\u00a0report does the talking. The current global food system<\/a> is one of the principal drivers of biodiversity loss<\/strong>. We are facing a continuous acceleration towards an avoidable\u00a0extinction of entire ecosystems, including ours.\u00a0But we can make a difference<\/strong> in preventing biodiversity loss and preserve ecosystems.<\/p>\n

The new\u00a0Chatham House\u00a0report,\u00a0Food System Impacts on Biodiversity Loss<\/a>,\u00a0supported by\u00a0the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and\u00a0Compassion in World Farming, explores the issue and describes\u00a0three\u00a0actions<\/strong>\u00a0towards food system\u00a0transformation\u00a0in support of biodiversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Biodiversity: why is it so important?<\/h2>\n
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Biodiversity<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0allows the creation of ecosystems<\/strong> of interacting individual organisms – across animal and plant species- that contribute to the preservation of key processes crucial in maintaining our planet\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

An example? Every year, terrestrial and marine ecosystems\u00a0remove 60% of carbon emissions<\/strong>\u00a0thus sustaining the quality of air, water, and land.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a secret that exposure to natural spaces brings many\u00a0benefits\u00a0with it. As a matter of fact, biodiversity has clear\u00a0positive impacts<\/strong>\u00a0not only on the environment but also on humans\u2019 lives\u00a0through both physical and psychological well-being<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are we doing wrong?<\/h2>\n

Our current food system is a double edged sword \u2013 shaped by decades of the \u201ccheaper food\u201d paradigm, aimed at producing more food, quickly and cheaply without taking into account the hidden costs to biodiversity and its life-supporting services \u2013 and to our own health<\/em>. \u2013 Susan Gardner, Director of UNEP\u2019s Ecosystems Division<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Society’s need for\u00a0continuous consumption\u00a0has now erased the idea of\u00a0healthy and aware eating<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

To maintain the rhythms of demand, agriculture and farming have increased the use of fertilizers, pesticides<\/strong>, consumption of energy, land, and water and fall into a vicious circle where at a lower cost, the demand for food increases, leading to\u00a0intensive production systems.<\/p>\n

This system of production drives biodiversity loss and represents a\u00a0major cause of climate change, accounting for around\u00a030% of total\u00a0human-produced\u00a0emissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Following mindful eating and consumption habits would make a great difference\u00a0in preventing biodiversity loss and helping with its safeguard.<\/p>\n

Consequences<\/h2>\n

\"Biodiversity<\/span><\/h2>\n

Agriculture alone is the identified threat to 24,000 of the 28,000 (86%) species at risk of extinction while the nonstop increase of agricultural land leads to the\u00a0destruction of biodiversity, endangering natural ecosystems essential for the life and survival of fauna and flora.<\/p>\n

How to reverse the course? 3\u00a0actions to preserve biodiversity<\/h2>\n
\"Biodiversity:
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We are now very clear about the causes and consequences of our eating habits. How to preserve biodiversity? Here are three\u00a0actions in support of biodiversity\u00a0and of a more sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n

1. Diets richer in vegetables<\/h3>\n

Considering the environmental impact, the production of vegetables is less invasive, and lower consumption of meat\u00a0would not only contribute to the preservation of biodiversity but would slow down climate change and offer us a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Nowadays we produce more than we consume causing a huge quantity of wasted food that amounts to\u00a01.3 tons per year<\/a>!
\nAt this point, reducing the demand for food does not mean eating less, but\u00a0feeding ourselves with awareness.<\/p>\n

2. Protection of nature<\/h3>\n

If we root for a return of rich biodiversity, we must start with\u00a0restoring whole ecosystems<\/a>\u00a0with a first step towards the downsizing of agricultural land.<\/p>\n

3. Responsible farming methods<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s all about\u00a0attitude!
\nWe should look at farming with new eyes and value the quality and life of animals, reducing intensive farming.
\nWe should think of agriculture as a polyculture<\/strong> practice free from fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals.<\/p>\n

\"Patagonia's
Photo by Antonia Orell<\/div><\/div>\n

Biodiversity<\/strong> is one of the\u00a0Earth\u2019s\u00a0greatest beauties.\u00a0Its colours, sounds and scents amaze us whenever we stop to observe the simplicity of everyday life. Ecobnb moves in this direction by offering locally produced foods<\/a> and local culinary experiences.<\/p>\n

Studies and reports show us how three simple actions<\/strong> can make a difference in safeguarding biodiversity. So,\u00a0why not give it a try<\/strong>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are what we eat. Do you know this idiom? The\u00a0Chatham House\u00a0report does the talking. The current global food system is one of the principal drivers of biodiversity loss. We are facing a continuous acceleration towards an avoidable\u00a0extinction of entire ecosystems, including ours.\u00a0But we can make a difference in preventing biodiversity loss and preserve ecosystems. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":154,"featured_media":40500,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[1208,2582,2584],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBiodiversity: why is it important and how to preserve it - Ecobnb<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to preserve Biodiversity? Here three simple actions in support of biodiversity and preservation of the planet. 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