Nomfundo Mdluli

Biological diversity, also known as biodiversity, is the variety of life present on Earth or in a specific region and is the backbone of our ecosystems, indeed our very existence on this planet. Biodiversity plays a pivotal role as a carbon sink, purifying the air we breathe and helping to combat global warming. It is the unsung champion behind one-third of the world’s crop production, thanks to pollinators such as birds, bees, and insects.