Biodiversity

Biodiversity describes the variety of life on Earth and refers to every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals, and humans. It is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth and creates healthy ecosystems to support the air we breathe and food we eat. 

Currently, biodiversity is threatened across the globe. This includes ecosystems on hospital grounds and near hospitals. As a large part of local communities, healthcare, including hospitals, LTC homes, and clinics can increase biodiversity by planting trees, creating spaces for pollinators, and rain gardens. Increased biodiversity supports the climate change resilient communities.