Problem
Loss of biodiversity through pollution
Nature:
Environmental pollution is an increasingly major threat to biodiversity in many countries. Pesticide residues have reduced the population of several bird species and other organisms. Air and water pollution stress ecosystems and reduce populations of sensitive species, especially in coastal zones and wetlands.
Background:
Environmental pollution is an increasingly major threat to biodiversity in many countries. Pesticide residues have reduced the populations of several bird species and other organisms. Both air and water pollution stress ecosystems and reduce populations of sensitive species, especially in the coastal zones where there is a high population density and industrial activity. As regions continue to industrialize, the adverse impact of pollution on biodiversity will become even more severe unless cleaner production technologies are adopted.
Broader Problems:
Environmental pollutionErosion of biological diversity Subject(s):
Societal Problems → PollutionRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
16.03.2021 – 16:50 CET