Can protecting biodiversity save the world?

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Can protecting biodiversity save the world? Protecting biodiversity isn’t just about keeping nature beautiful—it’s vital to our communities, the climate, and a vast range of economic activities. The United Nations set a goal of conserving 30 percent of the planet by 2030, but the needed conservation efforts are just as complex and varied as the globe’s flora, fauna, and trillions of microbiomes. However, the consequences of failure include threats to the 80 percent of the human diet provided by plants, the 20 percent of animal protein provided by fish, and the biodiversity that helps protect us from diseases that originate in animals. For today’s International Day of Biological Biodiversity, explore our insights to learn more about: our coastlines as climate regulators how biodiversity is key to business hyperlocal maps where conservation can have the most impact how to save the planet's fish supply Read more Valuing nature conservation A methodology to evaluate where safeguarding natural capital could have the biggest impact on climate, economies and health. Drive impact   Blue carbon: The potential of coastal and oceanic climate action Nature-based climate solutions in the world's oceans can play an important role in conservation and carbon abatement efforts worldwide. Protect natural resources   Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation A new consultation paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores the role that natural climate solutions can play in helping to address climate change and the destruction of nature. 6 steps   Reduced dividends on natural capital? The world's stock of natural resources performs a range of services that are essential to human well-being. But climate change is accelerating the depletion of natural capital. Protect and restore ecosystems   Precision fisheries: Navigating a sea of troubles with advanced analytics Advanced analytics may help struggling fisheries thrive while simultaneously protecting endangered ocean resources. Face the challenge   Decarbonizing the world's industries: A net-zero guide for nine key sectors The sectors that produce the majority of global greenhouse-gas emissions face a steep challenge to decarbonize, but our research shows that solutions are within reach. Understand the options The rising risk of a global food crisis The war in Ukraine poses a looming threat to the worldwide food supply. Here's what's at stake—and what might be done to help. Understand the issues   Forward Thinking on the growing role of business in the net-zero transition with Claire O'Neill The former British politician who led the United Kingdom's winning bid to host COP26 is now focused on coordinating an effective business contribution to the net-zero transition. She sees momentum building. "CEOs left COP saying, 'We get it. Net zero is the thing we have to do.'" Find green solutions   Rethinking meat: A leader in the cultivated meat industry envisions the future Meat made without animals could become as normal as electric cars and music streaming, says Josh Tetrick, cofounder and CEO of cultivated-meat company Eat Just, Inc. Look to the future   McKinsey for Kids: Hungry fish, baffled farmers, and what happened next You're a kid. You've heard of McKinsey—maybe your parent even works here—yet you don't quite get what we do all day. Basically, we help solve problems. Learn more about what we do and check out this interactive that shows how we helped some fish farmers in Latin America. Dive in   McKinsey for Kids: A tiger's tale about what nature is really worth Itching to spot a sloth or maybe track a tiger in the wild someday? In this edition of McKinsey for Kids, let's explore mangrove forests, which have unique trees that grow near tropical ocean coastlines, and why protecting nature can help tigers and other endangered species—and also all of us. Learn about conservation   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Sarah Skinner, a digital editor in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. 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