EVALUATING THE IMPACTS OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON ECOSYSTEM GOODS AND SERVICES: ASSESSING THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY

Abstract

This article investigates the multifaceted impacts of anthropogenic activities on ecosystem goods and services, with a particular focus on assessing threats to biodiversity and ecological integrity. Anthropogenic activities, including habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and resource exploitation, pose significant risks to the functionality and resilience of ecosystems worldwide. Through a comprehensive review of literature and empirical research, this study evaluates the diverse ways in which human activities affect the provision of ecosystem goods and services, ranging from provisioning services such as food and water to regulating services like climate regulation and disease control. Drawing on ecological principles and environmental science, this research examines the implications of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation for human well-being and sustainability. By synthesizing current knowledge and identifying key research gaps, this study aims to inform evidence-based decision-making and conservation efforts aimed at mitigating the impacts of anthropogenic activities on ecosystems.