Biodiversity
Faith and Biodiversity
Biodiversity can be described as the variety of species and the variety of habitats in which species occur. It is estimated that between 1% and 10% of the world's species could become extinct in the next 25 years, most as a result of human activities. As part of our call to be stewards of creation, we have a duty to protect and care for all life, to manage it so that it serves the good of all, to protect it for future generations, and to "Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute.” (Proverbs 31:8, NRSV).
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Click here to learn 10 Ways to Protect Biodiversity from Home, and here to learn 5 Ways to Get Your Congregation Involved.
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Find out exactly what biodiversity is, how it benefits God's Creation and what's behind the loss of biodiversity taking place today. Learn about endangered species, find biodiversity hotspots around the globe, and find out how the border fence is impacting the region's biodiversity. Click here
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