Several threats pose significant risks to biodiversity worldwide. These include habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture expansion. Pollution, including air, water, and soil pollution from industrial and agricultural sources, negatively impacts biodiversity by contaminating ecosystems and harming species.

Climate change exacerbates these threats by altering habitats, disrupting species’ life cycles, and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. Invasive species, introduced either intentionally or accidentally, can outcompete native species for resources, leading to their decline or extinction. Overexploitation, such as overfishing and illegal wildlife trade, threatens species directly, pushing many to the brink of extinction.

Additionally, habitat degradation, caused by factors like mining, dam construction, and unsustainable land management practices, further reduces biodiversity by diminishing available habitats and resources for species. To mitigate these threats, conservation efforts focusing on habitat preservation, sustainable resource management, pollution reduction, climate change adaptation, and combating invasive species are crucial for protecting global biodiversity.