How does global climate change affect biodiversity?

Climate change is already having an impact on biodiversity, and is projected to become a progressively more significant threat in the coming decades. Loss of Arctic ... read more

The UN’s Global Biodiversity Outlook 3, in May 2010, summarized some concerns that climate change will have on ecosystems: Climate change is already having an impact on biodiversity, and is projected to become a progressively more significant threat in the coming decades. read more

Though the Earth's climate has changed in the past, the rapid severity of this change will directly affect ecosystems and biodiversity. Effects on Land Biodiversity Rising temperatures already affect the world's polar regions. read more

Climate change is expected to reduce biodiversity by accelerating species extinction. Climate change alters habitats, creating conditions in which species can no longer survive in their current location. If they cannot migrate or adapt fast enough, their ability to survive drops. read more