{"title":"What is biodiversity?","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"7852489211982","title":"1 What is biodiversity?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter 4 billion years of long evolutionary history, the Earth has given birth to a diverse array of living creatures, said to number as many as \u003cstrong\u003e30 million species\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach of these living things has its own individuality, and \u003cstrong\u003eall of them support each other, directly or indirectly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiodiversity refers to this \u003cstrong\u003erich individuality and interconnectedness of living things\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"310\" width=\"551\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/2_94cd5e0c-6c94-4956-b9c8-7b7e1983029e_480x480.png?v=1699597923\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biodic.go.jp\/biodiversity\/about\/about.html\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biodic.go.jp\/biodiversity\/about\/about.html\"\u003eMinistry of the Environment:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biodic.go.jp\/biodiversity\/about\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \"Biodiversity\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/policy\/hakusyo\/h20\/html\/hj08020601.html#:~:text=%E5%85%A8%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E3%81%AE%E6%97%A2%E7%9F%A5%E3%81%AE,%E8%AA%AC%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%9A%E3%81%84%E3%82%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99%E3%80%82\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530282795086,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/7_73537cc9-b6d8-420c-bf27-d09f74e65a68.png?v=1773717331"},{"product_id":"7852489277518","title":"2 Three Levels of Biodiversity","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Biodiversity\" is said to include the following three levels of diversity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e① Ecosystem Diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe existence of various types of nature, such as forests, rivers, and tidal flats, and the ecosystems of organisms adapted to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e② Species Diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe existence of various species of living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e③ Genetic Diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEven within the same species, there is a rich variety of genes that create individuality in body size, shape, patterns, colors, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact! 💡\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are ladybugs with various patterns around us, but in fact, all the ladybugs in the photo below are the same species, the Harlequin Ladybug. These diverse patterns are brought about by genetic diversity! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.nibb.ac.jp\/pressroom\/news\/uploads\/20180921\/fig1.jpg\" alt=\"fig1.jpg\" width=\"429\" height=\"288\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nibb.ac.jp\/pressroom\/news\/2018\/09\/21.html#~:text=...\" style=\"font-size: 13px; word-break: break-all; overflow-wrap: break-word;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.nibb.ac.jp\/pressroom\/news\/2018\/09\/21.html#~:text=...\u003c\/a\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wwf.or.jp\/activities\/project\/5257.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWF \"Introduction to Biodiversity\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nibb.ac.jp\/pressroom\/news\/2018\/09\/21.html#:~:text=%E3%83%8A%E3%83%9F%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%81%AE%E5%89%8D%E7%BF%85%E3%81%AB%E3%81%AF,%E3%81%AB%E6%8E%B2%E8%BC%89%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C%E3%81%BE%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E3%80%82\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Institute for Basic Biology \"Successful Identification of Genes Determining Diverse Spot Patterns in Ladybugs\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530282860622,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/7_d0fbe0ae-c5d3-41c8-9920-bfb1f4c38323.png?v=1773717333"},{"product_id":"7852489343054","title":"3 Benefits of Biodiversity","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur lives are supported by the blessings of ecosystems where diverse organisms interact (these are called \"ecosystem services\"). There are said to be four types of ecosystem services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e① Supporting Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic foundation for life's survival, such as plants producing oxygen and forests balancing the water cycle, is supported by the activities of many living creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e② Provisioning Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom food like vegetables that color our daily meals, to paper products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products, the genetic information, functions, and forms of living organisms are utilized in many aspects of our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e③ Cultural Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japan, surrounded by the sea, with a long north-south expanse and rich seasonal changes, unique traditional cultures have been nurtured in harmony with the local nature in each region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e④ Regulating Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preservation of rich forests and rivers leads to securing safe water, mitigating mountain disasters, and preventing soil erosion, ensuring an environment where we can live with peace of mind.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/6_9d175863-bc10-4a5f-918b-a30fa0c561de.png?v=1699597955\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biodic.go.jp\/biodiversity\/about\/biodiv_service.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinistry of the Environment \"Biodiversity\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530282958926,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/7_cf030bf6-e73c-469b-87a3-ae0eaee30c95.png?v=1773717334"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/collections\/11.jpg?v=1772764912","url":"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/en\/collections\/305169924174.oembed","provider":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}