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Focus onSwift action needed to protect earth’s wealth by 2010! The 4th IUCN World Conservation Congress urged the international community to act to ensure a future to our planet. The conservation of biodiversity was at the heart of the discussion: “Biodiversity underpins the well-being of human societies and their economies” said Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN at the Congress closing ceremony. 8,000 participants representing the world’s conservation community gathered in Barcelona to trace the way for nature conservation in the forthcoming years. |
An introduction to Countdown 2010What is biodiversity?Biodiversity is the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth, including diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Biodiversity provides food and medicine, fresh air and clean water, protection from natural disasters and green spaces for humans. Studies show that biodiversity is in grave danger from habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, climate change and overexploitation. Read more about biodiversity 2010 biodiversity targetGovernments worldwide have promised to save biodiversity by 2010. While it is their responsibility to achieve this, they will need the help of all stakeholders for this challenge. Read more about the 2010 biodiversity target C2010 NetworkCountdown 2010 is a powerful network of active partners working together towards the 2010 biodiversity target. Each partner commits additional efforts to tackle the causes of biodiversity loss. The secretariat – hosted by IUCN – facilitates and encourages action, promotes the importance of the 2010 biodiversity target and assesses progress towards 2010. Read more about Countdown 2010 | |
Governments worldwide have promised to save biodiversity by 2010. Countdown 2010 helps them move from words to action.
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