Nature protection and biodiversity - Why care? (United Kingdom)

In Conserving Biodiversity – the UK approach, the case for conserving biodiversity was restated:

·      Because our survival depends on it (life-support services);

·      Because our economy and lifestyles depend on it (products and regulation services);

·      Because to do otherwise is wrong (moral/ethical/philosophical);

·      Because it inspires and enriches our lives (aesthetic/spiritual/cultural services).

These messages remain true, and will help to guide future implementation of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, and thereby of the Convention on Biological Diversity.