The environmental quality objective A Rich Diversity of Plant and Animal Life aims to ensure that:
–habitats and species that occur naturally in Sweden have a favourable conservation status, the status of threatened species has improved, and sufficient genetic variation is maintained within and between populations,
– the increased risk of extinction indicated by climate scenarios is reduced regarding species and habitats facing the greatest risk of being affected adversely by climate change,
– ecosystems have the ability to cope with disturbances and adapt to new conditions, such as a changed climate, so that they can continue to provide ecosystem services and contribute to combating climate change and its effects,
– a functioning green infrastructure is in place and is maintained through a combination of protection, restoration, and sustainable use within sectors, so that fragmentation of populations and habitats does not occur and the biodiversity of the landscape is preserved,
– genetically modified organisms that can threaten biodiversity are not introduced,– alien species and genotypes do not threaten biodiversity,
– the biological cultural heritage is managed so that important natural and cultural values are preserved and the conditions for continued preservation and development of these values are in place, and
– natural environments near urban areas that are valuable for outdoor recreation, cultural heritage, and biodiversity are safeguarded and maintained, and are accessible to the public.