Biodiversity and Environmental Impact

The video discusses biodiversity, highlighting its crucial role in supporting ecosystems and the global economy. It outlines the benefits of biodiverse ecosystems, such as supporting agriculture and protecting against natural disasters. The video identifies five main threats to biodiversity: climate change, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, and land use changes. It suggests actions companies can take to protect biodiversity, including responsible procurement, developing biodiversity-focused products, and forming global partnerships. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with sustainability efforts.

What is biodiversity primarily responsible for creating?

• Economic systems

• Ecosystems

• Technological advancements

• Cultural diversity

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of healthy ecosystems?

• Providing environments for fish

• Increasing air pollution

• Protecting from storms

• Supporting agriculture

What is one of the main threats to biodiversity?

• Cultural shifts

• Increased rainfall

• Climate change

• Technological growth

How does pollution affect ecosystems?

• It enhances biodiversity

• It has no effect

• It harms ecosystems

• It only affects urban areas

What happens when species are overexploited?

• They adapt to new environments

• Resources get exhausted

• They become more resilient

• They thrive and multiply

What is a consequence of introducing invasive species?

• They only affect marine life

• They have no impact

• They improve local biodiversity

• They destroy local plants and animals

How does land use change threaten biodiversity?

• By altering more than 50% of Earth's land

• By increasing forest cover

• By promoting sustainable practices

• By reducing urban areas

What should companies consider to protect biodiversity?

• Avoiding deforestation

• Ignoring environmental impacts

• Reducing product quality

• Increasing deforestation

How can carbon credits help biodiversity?

• By reducing biodiversity

• By increasing pollution

• By protecting and restoring habitats

• By promoting urbanization

What is the role of global partnerships in biodiversity protection?

• To increase competition

• To share ideas and increase market power

• To reduce market influence

• To promote isolation