Our current way of life is unsustainable. It is driving significant changes in land and sea use, has drastic consequences on organisms that are overexploited, causes climate change, pollution, and the spread of invasive species, all contributing to the rapid decline of biodiversity worldwide. A sustainable balance must be found for nature, the people and the economy. How can we stop biodiversity loss and preserve our life insurance system? The European Commission' Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity helps develop a robust and common knowledge base for policymakers to share and better tackle biodiversity challenges in the EU and globally.