biodiversity conservation JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/baɪ.əˌdɪvərˈsɪti kənˈsɜːrv.əʃən/ · bi.ox.i.div.er.ti.con.ser.va.shun
noun
- The practice of protecting and preserving the variety of life on Earth, including ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity. The government implemented a biodiversity conservation program to protect endangered species and their habitats.
- The preservation of natural ecosystems and the maintenance of their ecological processes. The national park was established to conserve the local biodiversity and protect the area from human development.
Synonyms
ecological conservationenvironmental protectionspecies preservationecosystem managementwildlife conservationsustainable developmentnature preservationecological preservation
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of biodiversity conservation has been a key focus of international efforts, including the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity, which aims to conserve and sustainably use the world's biodiversity by 2020.