Figure 1.22: Scenarios for Global Biodiversity Loss
Figure 1.22 is a graph that illustrates different potential futures for global biodiversity by presenting projections under three distinct scenarios. The visualization also marks the specific years when biodiversity is projected to begin recovering under these different pathways.
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Figure 1.22: Scenarios for Global Biodiversity Loss
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Figure 1.22: Scenarios for Global Biodiversity Loss
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