Unprecedented global action to address the decline in nature and its causes is underway, and investments in biodiversity will be a critical part of these efforts. The

global rate of species extinction is unlike anything the world has seen since the time of the dinosaurs – today, one million plant and animal species are threatened

with extinction, many within decades. Because over half of the world’s economy is dependent on nature, these losses threaten the wellbeing and livelihoods of

people all over the world. Human activity is the primary cause of biodiversity loss – land use change is the biggest driver, but other factors such as climate change, pollution and invasive species contribute to biodiversity’s dangerous decline. Addressing this global challenge will require changes in the way we value biodiversity and manage land and will require new private investment along with supporting policies that encourage private landowners and land managers to take action.

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