Why is biodiversity important - with Sir David Attenborough | The Royal Society

Biodiversity is under intense pressure from human activity worldwide. David Attenborough explains why biodiversity is so important to humans, how biodiversity loss is impacting our world and how there is still time to change direction – if we act now. 🌍🌱🦒

#biodiversity #davidattenborough #climatechange

Everyone, no matter who they are, can make a difference. All you need is the facts.

Video by Oof Animation: Ana Stefaniak & Ignatz Johnson Higham
Music by Marian Mentrup
Sound design by Marian Mentrup and Timo Säilä

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What's your favourite thing about biodiversity? And do you feel empowered to protect it? Leave a comment below 🔽 or go to royalsociety.org/biodiversity for our Q&A

[keyurkulkarni]

The video is indeed one of the masterpiece of animation and, of course, narration....
Thank you Royal Society 😊
As a teenager as well as a citizen of India- a developing country; I want to assure that I will try my best to reduce the rate of climate change & anthropocene.
Sir Attenborough is a living treasure for entire planet.

Thank you again 🪶

[iamkumarmihir]

Sir Attenborough favorite forever❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[UswaeZainab]

Very beautiful documentary. It explains very well what biodiversity is and how climate change is destroying it, what are the individual steps we can take to prevent this catastrophe. Congratulations on making an informative documentary

[chesteressink]

This video was beautifully preformed by David Attenborough

[peterter]

Sir David, thanks a lot for all job done

[serenitylaurent]

I wonder who is behind the voice over of this wonderful video about 'biodiversity', His voice is so calming

[arbolconrazon]

Wow!
What an awesome video!!
Thank you Sir Attenborough and everyone who has made this possible!

[helenespetalen]

This was so beautifully done! I needed help with this matter for my test coming up and this was a perfect explination. Thank you!🥰

[ahmedafathi]

This video is good for biology especially for year 5 beginners to secondary school.

[lifeandgreens]

Greetings! You have very informative videos and this particular video has creative commons license, can this be uploaded to a certain page for educational purposes? I would be glad to hear from you soon. Thank you

[catherinehall]

Perfect to show my students, thank you!

[jonahpinkypiggd]

i'm watching this in school, i also just want to say thank you for the vid

[drd]

PRETTY PICTURES #sirsir #theattenborough #spelling? #yeahboi #gome

[familyguybriandog]

this was almost as good as family guy episode the life of brian

[patrickohare]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:06 🌿 *The Role of Spider Monkeys*
- Spider monkeys play a crucial role as "unwitting climate activists" by spreading seeds of tropical hardwood trees in their dung.
- This contributes to the growth of forests, which absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- Demonstrates how millions of interactions like these ensure a healthy planet.
01:09 🌍 *Importance of Protecting Biodiversity*
- There are approximately 1.6 million documented species, but possibly 7 or 8 million more undiscovered.
- Emphasizes the significance of protecting biodiversity, especially lesser-known organisms that play a vital role in maintaining a healthy planet.
- Biodiversity provides essential resources like food, medicine, and protection from flooding.
02:41 🌎 *Threats to Biodiversity*
- Discusses various human actions that are detrimental to biodiversity, such as habitat changes, hunting, and climate change.
- Highlights the severe consequences of climate change on wildlife, citing the Great Barrier Reef as an example.
- Raises the question of what actions are needed to address the biodiversity crisis, including cutting carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity hotspots.
04:15 🦜 *Conservation Efforts*
- Showcases successful conservation efforts, like the reintroduction of White storks in England and the restoration of mountain gorilla populations in Africa.
- Emphasizes the importance of hands-on management and community involvement in conservation.
- Encourages a holistic approach to global development that works with nature and involves affected communities.
05:21 📚 *Learn More*
- Directs viewers to learn more about biodiversity and its importance by visiting

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[originalgoldengoddess]

Humans need Nature... Nature doesn't need humans. Let that sink in.