What would happen to the Planet if we fail to protect major ecosystems? Biodiversity would go into crisis, jeopardizing the survival of human beings and the Earth. Not a distant possibility but a real danger, fueled by deforestation, urbanization and intensive exploitation of livestock, crops and fisheries.

This theme is at the center of Alessandro Lise and Sara Menetti‘s comic strip, a story that resembles a scientific simulation and makes us think about what the world would be like if current attempts failed. Alongside Operation Swarm, Chiara Anzolini and Fabio De Pascale of the University of Padua explore biodiversity through the metaphor of the multiverse. You can order the comic book free of charge, with postage paid, on the publisher’s website or download it as a PDF by clicking on “Download Content.” The bulletin board is also available in English and Chinese in the “Useful Materials and Resources” section at the bottom of the page.”