Question

Name three social benefits provided by biodiversity.

Answer 1

1. Food and livelihoods — biodiversity sustains fisheries, crops, livestock and wild foods that communities rely on for nutrition and income.
2. Health and medicines — many pharmaceuticals and traditional remedies come from plants, animals and microbes; diverse ecosystems also reduce disease risk and improve air/water quality.
3. Cultural, recreational and spiritual value — nature supports tourism, recreation, cultural identity, spiritual practices and environmental education that enhance wellbeing and social cohesion.