Advocating for the Invisible Microbial Majority That Underpins a Healthy Planet

At the heart of all ecosystems on Earth is an invisible network of micro-organisms that support food webs and underpin the ecosystem services upon which we and our planet depend. Microbes inhabit all parts of the planet – from the land to the ocean, they recycle nutrients, fuel roughly half of global carbon fixation through photosynthesis, while supporting the ecosystem services provided by healthy forests, abundant fisheries, and sustainable coral reefs. How do we advocate for this unseen majority? From the land to the sea this invisible world is both a player and a stakeholder in what happens next for our planet. Join us as we highlight the latest science, and discuss how to include this invisible planetary network in a sustainable future. We can’t ignore this invisible world… we are looking for thought partners on how to advocate for this unseen majority.