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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Relay Walkthrough Video
August 29, 2017

As an Ignite Change texting volunteer, you will use Relay, our peer-to-peer texting service, to recruit, confirm, and follow up with supporters nationwide. Your assignments will vary, including inviting people to events or overview calls.

On the day of your shift, you'll receive a notification in Slack when your assignment is ready. Consult the Texting Team Dashboard for any updates and to find the link to log into your Relay account and begin.

Happy texting!