In the second article in our EOS Insights series examining the social and environmental impacts of the global food system, Sonya Likhtman looks at how biodiversity underpins farming and food production.
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- Many of the risks associated with the decline of nature are concentrated in the agricultural supply chain
- Biodiversity at all levels facilitates adaptation and ensures that species are resilient to changes in external conditions
- Global food security is directly linked to soil health, with pollination another key ecosystem service
