biodiversity loss (Q419)
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Increasing air and water temperatures and altered precipitation patterns are affecting the structure, composition and functions of ecosystems. Resulting in loss of biodiversity that help support human well-being.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | biodiversity loss |
Increasing air and water temperatures and altered precipitation patterns are affecting the structure, composition and functions of ecosystems. Resulting in loss of biodiversity that help support human well-being. |
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The decline in genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity due to factors like extinction, habitat destruction, or removal. It can occur at various scales, from local population losses to global extinctions. Near-term warming and extreme events pose high risks to ecosystems, exacerbating biodiversity loss. This issue intersects with climate change and demographic shifts, affecting risk distribution.