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Ecosystem Services

How natural systems provide benefits that support human well‑being.

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Ecosystem Services

What Is an Ecosystem Service?

Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being. They include provisioning services like food and water, regulating services such…

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Ecosystem Services

Why Biodiversity Loss Affects Human Well-Being

Biodiversity loss undermines the ecosystem services that sustain human life, including food production, clean water, disease regulation, and climate stability. As species and habitats…

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