Why should we conserve biodiversity?
We should conserve biodiversity for the following reasons: (a) Narrow utilitarian arguments Human beings draw direct economic benefits from nature like food, firewood, fiber, construction materials, industrial products, medicines, etc. (b) Broadly utilitarian arguments. Biodiversity plays a major role in maintaining and sustaining the supply of goods and services Amazon forests provide 20% of the oxygen present in the atmosphere. The ecosystem provides pollinators. (c) Ethical reasons. Every organism has intrinsic value even if there is no economic value. Conservation of biodiversity.
