Scientific support for managing biodiversity
date: 12/01/2016
Project: Enhancing ecoSysteM sERvices mApping for...
acronym: ESMERALDA
See also: CORDIS
A reduction in biodiversity could affect Europe’s economic health and its high standard of living. Economic and population growth, changes in land use, intensive agriculture, pollution and climate change are some of the main factors that lead to biodiversity loss – reducing the ability of Europe’s ecosystems to sustain future generations.