News Headline

Valuing and protecting biodiversity in the Caribbean

Source
UN Environment

Publication Date
2017-12-19

The Caribbean is a biodiversity hotspot. It has over 11,000 plant species, about 72 of which are found only in this region. Its diverse animal species include many exotic fish and birds. The world benefits from this biodiversity, so when these species are exploited for commercial use – for example in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals – source countries need to be compensated.

Content
https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/valuing-and-protecting-biodiversity-caribbean