A new millenium is a fine opportunity to reflect on humanity's relationship with the rest of life on Earth - its biodiversity. Are natural ecosystems and species essential to our own success? And are we destroying them? The answers lie within this unique volume. An essential read for environmentalists, businesses and students alike, this publication contains colour maps, tables and figures summarising the state of the planet. The background research and analysis make it an invaluable resource for reference or study
Includes bibliographic references. Published in parallel with "Life counts : eine globale Bilanz des Lebens" (IUCN, 2000, 005), popular account of status of global biodiversity