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Why Biodiversity?

We are currently facing a biodiversity crisis, with a significant decline in the variety and abundance of species and ecosystems worldwide. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), one million species are threatened with extinction due to human activities such as habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. 

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Video Contest | Southern voices on global transitions

The Global Development Network joined hands with the French Development Agency, AFD, to conduct an online video contest, on key development transitions taking place across the globe.

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