The estimate is that one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on the 22nd of May, is a day to remind us how biological diversity is the pillar upon which we build civilizations, and that its loss threatens the survival of us all. This year's theme is “we’re part of the solution” and for ideas and solutions from those working on conserving biodiversity, we are joined by Justine Vaz from The Habitat Foundation, and Peter Ong, from Roots & Shoots Malaysia. Find out how you can be part of the solution, and not the problem.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  Environment,  Science

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Earth Matters,  International Day for Biological Diversity,  The Habitat Foundation,  Project Monyet,  Roots & Shoots Malaysia,  biodiversity loss,  zoonotic diseases,  #ForNature,  Biodiversity Conservation,