20% of Countries at Risk of Ecosystem Collapse
Swiss Re report lays open climate challenge with new biodiversity index
Over half (55%) of global GDP, equal to USD 41.7 trillion, is dependent on high-functioning biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, a staggering fifth of countries globally (20%) are at risk of their ecosystems collapsing due to a decline in biodiversity and related beneficial services.
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