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As years of warfare, drought, and new settlements have taken a toll on the nationâs biodiversity resources, UNEP has partnered with the Government of Afghanistan to assess the status of these precious ecosystems and determine how best to promote their sustainable conservation.s years of warfare, drought, and new settlements have taken a toll on the nationâs biodiversity resources, UNEP has partnered with the Government of Afghanistan to assess the status of these precious ecosystems and determine how best to promote their sustainable conservation.
1 Biodiversity allows for ecosystems to adjust to disturbances like extreme fires and floods. 2  If a reptile species goes extinct, a forest with 20 other reptiles is likely to adapt better than another forest with only one reptile. 3  Genetic diversity prevents diseases and helps species adjust to changes in their environment.