Urgent Call to Protect Biodiversity on International Day

In a message released by the Biology Association on the occasion of "May 22nd International Day for Biological Diversity," it was highlighted that the rate at which humans consume and deplete natural resources far exceeds nature's capacity for renewal.

Hatice Benan, President of the Biology Association, drew attention to the significance of biodiversity in natural ecosystems and emphasized the importance of sustainable use of natural resources in her message for the International Day for Biological Diversity.

The statement revealed that human activities have increased the amount of nitrogen circulating in the biosphere and the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide, leading to global changes in land cover. Such alterations were deemed as potential threats to global biodiversity and could jeopardize the life-supporting systems.

The message underscored the alarming fact that the rate at which humans consume and destroy natural resources surpasses nature's ability to regenerate. It stated, "May 22nd has transformed from a day of celebration into a day of advocacy, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and advocating for the sustainable use of natural resources."

This call to action serves as a reminder for individuals and societies to take responsibility for the protection and conservation of Earth's rich biodiversity and to ensure the long-term sustainability of our planet.