Climate change will likely lead to serious, systemic, and global consequences, posing risks to economic activity and development aspirations across the globe. The biodiversity and ecosystems services that sustain population centers and allow for economic development are at risk. This includes the provisioning services that supply food, water, minerals, medicines, construction materials, energy, and fibers; the regulating services that control climate, irrigation, disease vectors, and waste; the cultural services that interact with human spirituality and provide recreational, artistic, and aesthetic benefits; and the supporting services that aid with nutrient cycles and crop pollination.
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