Nature+ life

Valuing and conserving nature
Biological diversity is essential for human well‐being—it provides food security, human health, clean air and water. Biodiversity contributes directly to local livelihoods and economic development. We need to do better at proving that conserving biodiversity is not a sacrifice, but an opportunity that brings many benefits. The value of nature is irreplaceable and essential to human wellbeing. The 2012 World Conservation Congress will help show the world that conservation action works—whether it's through enacting laws and policies, implementing species recovery programmes, establishing protected areas or restoring ecosystems—Congress will showcase examples and provide momentum for further action.

At the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, IUCN will be urging decision-makers to invest in nature—in the way we protect it, manage it and govern it--and thus increase resilience and reduce the vulnerability of people to the impacts of climate change. The Congress will bring together the world's leading environmental and development experts working to improve the way we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development.

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