Conserving our Green Planet
“We destroy plants at our peril. Neither we nor any other animal can survive without them. The time has come for us to cherish our green inheritance, not to pillage it – for without it, we will surely perish.”
– Sir David Attenborough*
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Plants are our life support system, yet an astonishing 40 per cent are estimated to be threatened with extinction.
Our world faces unprecedented twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, to which urgent response is needed. As individuals and as a society, we are finally beginning to realise just how crucial the natural world is to human health and wellbeing.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is leading the fightback for plants, planet and our future, and is uniquely equipped to rise to the challenge. With specialist expertise and resources built over 350 years, Gardens across Scotland, and research and conservation programmes across the world, our aim is to understand, protect and restore the world’s plant species and ecosystems, providing scientific solutions to safeguard our planet for future generations.
Discover more about our work to protect our Green Planet and find out how you can support our vital research and conservation efforts.
* Sir David Attenborough, source RBGE Strategy 2021-2026 (p9).
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