The paradox of biodiversity loss and the emergence of new forms of life, linked to anthropogenic effects

Abstract

The current environmental and ecological crisis accelerated and/or caused by human activities, paradoxically favours the proliferation and diversification of life forms. This systemic crisis reaffirms the close link that humans still maintain with the natural environment and with other forms of life.

The architectures of nature and living beings, the natural, and artificial or human architectures, have a significant role in the shaping of environments for the establishment of life. Taking this into account, this article reflects on the development and evolution of life forms, linked to the spaces and conditions in which they exist and in adaptation to new environments. It also aims to reflect on the role of human beings, as a key species, in the ecological crisis and the co-evolution of the different life forms that inhabit planet Earth.

We argue that institutions, politics and governance have a major role to play in shaping the responses to the challenges we face. Likewise, citizenship, which can acquire great relevance in the modeling and conservation of the ecosystems we inhabit, through everiday action, citizen and political participation, collective intelligence supported by science and expert knowledge, the use of the possibilities and power that social networks allow, and the exercise of democracy, a right and a tool to improve the conditions of our own lives.