Why is biodiversity important - with Sir David Attenborough | The Royal Society

Biodiversity is under intense pressure from human activity worldwide. David Attenborough explains why biodiversity is so important to humans, how biodiversity loss is impacting our world and how there is still time to change direction – if we act now. 🌍🌱🦒 #biodiversity #davidattenborough #climatechange Everyone, no matter who they are, can make a difference. All you need is the facts. Go to to find out more. Find out the basics of climate change in 60 seconds: What is net zero? Stay in touch with the Royal Society through our email newsletter Video by Oof Animation: Ana Stefaniak & Ignatz Johnson Higham Music by Marian Mentrup Sound design by Marian Mentrup and Timo Säilä The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the old