
Ecosystem services
Humans have always needed nature to live, whereas nature does not need humans to exist. Humans interact strongly with their environment. They depend on it for access to food, water and habitat. All our societies have developed around what nature provides. But resources are not unlimited and the environment is deteriorating, threatening our common heritage. It is urgent to become aware of the role and benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, in order to ensure their protection and subsequent management.