The more biodiversity, the more protection of our life.
Biodiversity underpins all life on Earth, and refers to biological variety in all its forms, from the genetic make up of plants and animals to cultural diversity.
What does biodiversity mean for human health?
People depend on biodiversity in their daily lives, in ways that are not always apparent or appreciated. Human health ultimately depends upon ecosystem products and services (such as availability of fresh water, food and fuel sources) which are requisite for good human health and productive livelihoods.
Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs. Indirectly, changes in ecosystem services affect livelihoods, income, local migration and, on occasion, may even cause or exacerbate political conflict.
Additionally, biological diversity of microorganisms, flora and fauna provides extensive benefits for biological, health, and pharmacological sciences. Significant medical and pharmacological discoveries are made through greater understanding of the earth's biodiversity. Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of potential treatments for many diseases and health problems.
Tanzania is among the tropical countries richest in biodiversity - containing parts of two Global Biodiversity Hotspots: the Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa and the Eastern Afromontane - with 38% of her land area in protected areas for conservation. Due to its heterogeneity of landscapes - ranging from several meters below sea level to 5540 meters above sea level - Tanzania contains various ecosystems from ocean to the highest elevation in Africa.
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