1/ One of the greatest threats Earth is facing is biodiversity loss. Without intervention, we risk rapid species extinction, ecosystem collapse, and new pandemics. Vox's Down to Earth is dedicated to covering this crisis — and solutions to address it. vox.com/down-to-earth

2/ Biodiversity describes the balance of animals, land, and water that keeps Earth diverse and functioning. It’s not just about species — it’s about abundance, healthy ecosystems, and cultural diversity, too. Every aspect of our lives depends on having biodiverse ecosystems.

3/ But humans are eroding the planet's wildlife, and the stakes of addressing this crisis couldn't be higher. Protecting biodiversity could help us safeguard against the next pandemic, maintain our food systems, and amplify the rights of Indigenous people.

4/ Fighting climate change and protecting endangered species are two parts of addressing this crisis, but biodiversity is bigger than the sum of these parts.

5/ That’s why we launched Down to Earth, a new biodiversity reporting initiative. Led by @elizabarclay, @thebanderson, and @BenjiSJones, we'll cover topics like: Can corporations really "go green"? Why is the conservation movement so whitewashed? And where do eels even mate?

6/ Down to Earth will zero in on the “now what?” to move the conversation forward — away from tired tropes of pristine wilderness to spotlight the effects of a crisis that might still feel invisible to many.

7/ The widespread habitat loss, pollution, and natural disasters of the biodiversity crisis can feel daunting. But meaningful progress is possible. And it starts with understanding what's at stake. Find more Down to Earth coverage here: vox.com/down-to-earth

Happy to see more reporting on biodiv! Please report on @IPBES report & solutions -> “the evolution of global financial and economic systems to build a global sustainable economy, steering away from the current limited paradigm of economic growth.” cbd.int/doc/press/2019/pr-20…