We can no longer see the continued loss of biodiversity as an issue separate from the core concerns of society: to tackle poverty, to improve the health, prosperity and security of present and future generations, and to deal with climate change. Each of those objectives is undermined by current trends in the state of our ecosystems, and each will be greatly strengthened if we finally give biodiversity the priority it deserves.
They are the subject for the research paper, and the thesis of Mr. Arzelo Rivas, a fourth year BS Biology student of University of Southeastern Philippines Obrero, Davao City.
