Ecosystem resilience primarily functions to maintain stability and recover from disturbances, such as climate events or human activities. This resilience ensures that ecosystems can absorb shocks, restore their functions, and continue providing vital services like clean air and water. Resilience is essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting food webs, and providing resources for human livelihoods. A resilient ecosystem can adapt to gradual changes, such as global warming, thus ensuring long-term sustainability for both natural and human systems.