The little things that matter: how bioprospecting microbial biodiversity can build towards the realization of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Paton Vuong, Sandy Chong, Parwinder Kaur
Abstract
The astronomical number of individual microorganisms that exist on Earth provides an immeasurable trove from which potential microbial-based solutions can be drawn upon to drive the development of sustainable industries. However, there is little information documenting the spectrum of global microbial biodiversity and how human activity has impacted the taxonomic and functional diversity of microbial communities. Here, we discuss how promoting microbial innovation can encourage environmental, social, and corporate governance investments towards protecting global biodiversity for all life whilst meeting the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Topics & Concepts
BioprospectingBiodiversitySustainable developmentBusinessCorporate governanceDiversity (politics)Environmental resource managementEnvironmental planningNatural resource economicsEcologyPolitical scienceGeographyBiologyEnvironmental scienceEconomicsLawFinanceMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyBioeconomy and Sustainability Development