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What are the 5 key drivers of biodiversity loss, according to UNEP?

Pollution is also a major driver of biodiversity loss, as it can contaminate water, air, and soil, and harm nature.

Pollution is also a major driver of biodiversity loss, as it can contaminate water, air, and soil, and harm nature. Image: Unsplash/Jesse Bauer

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Invasive species pose a threat to native species and negatively impact the ecosystems.
Invasive species pose a threat to native species and negatively impact the ecosystems. Image: UNEP/ Stephanie Foote

Forests are cut down and converted to other uses, mainly agricultural.
Forests are cut down and converted to other uses, mainly agricultural. Image: CIFOR/ Axel Fassio

Animals and birds in the polar region are losing their habitat due to global warming.
Animals and birds in the polar region are losing their habitat due to global warming. Image: UNEP/Olle Nordell
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Persistent usage of dangerous chemicals posing threat to plants and insects.
Persistent usage of dangerous chemicals posing threat to plants and insects. Image: Unsplash/ Arjun MJ

Tree cutting can result in the loss of habitat for plant and animal species.
Tree cutting can result in the loss of habitat for plant and animal species. Image: Pixabay/ Reijo Telaranta
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