Red alarm level: biodiversity in danger - nature screams for help!

Red alarm level: biodiversity in danger - nature screams for help!

Nature around us seems to be unchanged at first glance, but on closer inspection, the truth becomes clear: the diversity of species is increasingly disappearing. Animals such as the skylarks, plants such as the Brockenemone and many other living things find fewer and fewer habitats that meet their needs. This situation is alarming and testifies to an increasing burden on nature.

The "Fact Check Biodiversity", the result of a project of 150 experts, shows a worrying picture for Germany: Almost a third of the species reviewed is in danger. This development is due to several factors: excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture, area sealing through new construction projects and, last but not least, the consequences of climate change overwhelm nature. This use of the earth exceeds natural regeneration ability and leads to massive losses in biodiversity.

alarming trends and global effects

It is particularly warned of the devastating effects of global warming. Extreme weather conditions, which are currently occurring in many parts of the world, including Southeast Europe and Nepal, show how vulnerable our environment has become. At the same time, we experience temperature records that indicate a dramatic change in the climate. Here is a future natural disaster that cannot be ignored.

Nature sends us urgent signals, but they often go under in the news about geopolitical conflicts and economic concerns. However, the seriousness of the problem requires our attention. The decline in biodiversity affects all of us because it is directly connected to the health of our environment and our way of life.

need for action and necessary measures

Measures are already known that can contribute to the preservation of biodiversity. These include the establishment and improvement of protected areas, the reduced use of chemicals in agriculture and a conscious handling of natural resources. The promotion of renewable energies can also help to mitigate the consequences of climate change.

The European Union has recently made progress in nature conservation, including through a new law to restore nature. This law obliges the member states to protect valuable ecosystems, but the challenges are enormous. Nature conservation is often in conflict with economic interests that demand loud support. The latest decisions by the European Commission, such as postponing the entry into force of protective regulations for forest management, show that the urgency of nature conservation does not always find the necessary attention.

To protect nature effectively, your preservation must have priority. We rely on nature, it is the basis of our existence. Political decisions should therefore prioritize nature conservation, even in times of economic uncertainty. Every year in which the annihilation of natural habitats continues, one year is too much for our planet. The time to act is now.

Further information on the current situation of biodiversity can be found in a detailed article on www.deutschlandfunk.de .