We often hear about sustainability, “green principles,” and global commitments to protect nature. Yet reality tells a different story — one marked by red flags: biodiversity is disappearing at alarming rates, with profound consequences for ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide.
This “hidden debt” doesn’t show up in traditional financial accounts but weighs heavily on the planet’s future. Every species lost, every habitat degraded, represents an irreversible loss of natural capital, triggering ripple effects that threaten our very survival.
It is urgent to move from principles to concrete action, placing biodiversity protection at the core of economic and social policies. Only by acknowledging and addressing this ecological debt can we hope for a truly sustainable future — one where nature and humanity coexist in balance.
