Overexploitation of resources
The anthropogenic exploitation of wildlife has occurred throughout human history, leading to biodiversity loss and extinctions; however, the recent rate of loss has accelerated sharply. The most overexploited species include marine fish, invertebrates, trees, tropical vertebrates hunted for bushmeat, and species harvested for the medicinal and pet trade.
This category only includes biotic resources, ie ressources from living organisms.
1. Drivers of biodiversity loss
Overexploitation of resources
Biomas
Restoring ecosystems to revive the cycle of life in Brazilian biomes We are a large-scale ecological restoration business. We plant and preserve native trees to harmonize biome regeneration, biodiversity enhancement, and social transformation. We reestablish interrupted cycles. We address urgent societal issues and create value as a result. We are … [see more]
BIOTA NEXUS
Responsible Partnerships Enabling Quality Conservation A Global Marketplace for Impactful Biodiversity and Nature Investments. A trailblazing fintech platform offering tailored investment opportunities that harmonize with ESG goals, ensure seamless transparency and traceability of funds and project progress, delivering measurable environmental and social benefits, complemented by comprehensive monitoring and reporting. BIOTA … [see more]
Conservation X Labs
Reinventing conservation to prevent the Sixth Mass Extinction. Conservation X Labs is creating a new model for conservation, built on the exponential technologies & connectivity, coupled with financial and behavior change innovations, and scaled through the private sector, partnerships with conservation organizations, and collaborations with governments and intergovernmental entities. By … [see more]
One Tree Planted
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Dedicated to Global Reforestation 🌲 Since 2014, One Tree Planted has been dedicated to global reforestation. We have successfully planted over 135.5 million trees with 378 partners across 82 countries, including North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific. Our mission is simple: make it easy … [see more]
tēnaka
Dive into regeneration Tēnaka is a social enterprise on a mission to restore coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves, see grass... and their biodiversity, by bridging with companies that want to commit for the planet. 💙 Our innovation for data Station 16-1546 was awarded Coup de coeur La Banque … [see more]