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5.3. Preventing the decline of natural biodiversity

Image: Espoon kaupunki / Virpi Pakkala

Espoo seeks to preserve and increase natural biodiversity.

The survival and well-being of the human race is largely dependent on natural biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides. Natural biodiversity is declining as a result of climate change and human activity. The deterioration of biodiversity will also reduce our ability to adapt to climate change. As such, it is important to foster and increase biodiversity.