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Biodiversity scenarios: projections of 21st century change in Biodiversity and associated Ecosystem Services: a technical report for the Global Biodiversity Outlook 3

This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or
extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The term “biodiversity” is used in a broad
sense as it is defined in the Convention on Biological Diversity to mean the abundance and distributions
of and interactions between genotypes, species, communities, ecosystems and biomes. This synthesis
pays particular attention to the interactions between biodiversity and ecosystem services and to

Aichi biodiversity targets. Credit - CAFF Secretariat
The world has missed key biodiversity goals – but these 8 changes could make all the difference
September 25, 2020
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A major UN report says decade-long targets to improve global diversity are being missed. While investment in conservation has doubled since 2010, more funding is needed. Schemes like protecting marine areas are praised, but programmes need to demonstrate wider benefits.

Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 - Summary for Policymakers

Humanity stands at a crossroads with regard to the legacy it leaves to future generations. Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, and the pressures driving this decline are intensifying. None of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets will be fully met, in turn threatening the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and undermining efforts to address climate change.