How You’re Strengthening Ecosystems by Supporting Biodiversity

Biodiversity, or biological diversity, is vital for a healthy ecosystem. It encompasses the variety of life—plants, animals, and microorganisms—that make ecosystems stable, productive, and resilient. This delicate balance is essential not only for the environment but also for the well-being of communities worldwide. When biodiversity thrives, ecosystems can adapt to change, supporting clean air, water, food, and sustainable livelihoods. However, when biodiversity is lost, entire systems begin to fail, and both nature and humanity suffer the consequences.

At Eden: People+Planet, biodiversity is a critical part of every restoration project. Through the replanting of tree species, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem support, we help foster environments where plants, animals, and communities thrive together.

Supporting Growth and Re-establishing Species

By restoring plant life, we support entire ecosystems, creating habitats for insects, birds, and larger animals. Restoration efforts allow native species to return, signaling the success of these projects.

For instance, our coastal restoration work in Mariarano, Madagascar, has led to the return of vital marine life, such as fish and crabs, which are also crucial for local livelihoods. Stella is one community member that has directly benefitted from this increase in biodiversity, and she now supplements her family's income by fishing, significantly improving her family’s well-being and future opportunities.

Conserving Endemic and Native Species

Endemic species, which are unique to specific regions and found nowhere else in the world, are particularly vulnerable to extinction. Their loss can have devastating effects on ecosystems because they often play irreplaceable roles. Native species, on the other hand, are naturally found in a region but may also exist in other parts of the world. Both are critical to maintaining the health, balance, and resilience of ecosystems.

Through close collaboration with local communities, we focus on restoring and protecting both endemic and native species. By fostering their growth and survival, we help ensure that ecosystems remain strong and can continue providing essential benefits to both nature and the communities that depend on them.

Creating Wildlife Corridors

Human activity often fragments landscapes, isolating wildlife and reducing their chances of survival. Wildlife corridors reconnect these fragmented ecosystems, allowing species to move freely, find mates, and maintain genetic diversity.

In Kenya, for instance, our team works to protect vital forests and grasslands that support migrating elephants and critically endangered species such as the hirola antelope and Ader’s duiker. These efforts ensure that wildlife can thrive in more connected, resilient environments.

Biodiversity is Key to Ecosystem Resilience

Diverse ecosystems are resilient ecosystems. Healthy biodiversity enables ecosystems to adapt to environmental changes—whether due to climate shifts, natural disasters, or human impact. This resilience is crucial for the survival of plants, animals, and humans alike.

By joining our efforts, you are playing a critical role in restoring ecosystems, protecting endangered species, and building a resilient future for both people and nature.

Join us in making a lasting impact—click here to support biodiversity to support biodiversity in our landscape restoration projects.