
United Nations Environmental Programme:
Biodiversity and Rainforest Protection
Rainforests, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” are under severe threat from deforestation, logging, mining, and agricultural expansion. These activities drive biodiversity loss, endanger countless species, and release significant greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change further intensifies pressures through rising temperatures and shifting rainfall, weakening rainforest resilience. Indigenous and local communities also face loss of land and resources. Together, these challenges result in habitat fragmentation and reduced capacity for climate regulation, making urgent global action essential to protect both biodiversity and the planet’s future.
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