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Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity have set 20 targets to restore biodiversity
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The diversity of the natural world keeps surprising us as we discover new species such as this unidentified octopus
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Species are a vast reservoir of properties that are useful to humans such as in developing new medicines
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The value of pollination 'services' is estimated to be more than USD 200 billion per year
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Invasive alien species, often introduced through trade, are also endangering the native biodiversity of many countries
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Preserving the genetic diversity of plants is also an objective. Pictured here: large scale monocultures on deforested land in Matto Grosso, Brazil.
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One of the targets also aims at reducing and controlling the impact of climate change on habitats such as islands...
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Fisheries need to be managed sustainably. Pictured here: Hammerhead shark caught in Manta, Ecuador.
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Weaning the world off fossil fuels will be a major boost to nature but the impacts of alternative energy sources must also be managed
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Ecotourism can benefit biodiversity and provide income for local communities. Eco resort near Manaus, Brazil