Conservation of Biodiversity
Significant Ideas
The impact of loosing biodeiversity drives consrvation efforts.
The variety of arguments given for the conservation of biodiversity will depend on EVSs.
There are various approaches to the conservation of biodiversity, each with associated strenghts and limitations.
Understandings (Statements)
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Differing Values of biodiversity provide different motivations for its coonservation
Why conserve biodiversity?
Arguments about species and habitat preservation can be based on aesthetic, ecological, economic, ethical and social justifications.
Direct value
Indirect values
Food sources
Natural products
Economic
Scientific and educational value
Aesthetic
Ethical
Genetic
Social Habitats
Ecological
3.4.U2 International, governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are involved in conserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity, with varying levels of effectiveness due to their use of media, speed of response, diplomatic constraints, financial resources and political influence.
IGOs, GOs, NGOs
Intergovernmental organizations
Governmental organizations
Non-governmental organizations
Some NGOs leverage their financial resources to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation efforts. Others get less bang for their buck.
IGO AND GO
NGO: Use
Statements written by officers and clerks.
Works alongside official media outlets.
Considered and slow (bureaucratic).
May go against public opinion so many views need to be considered.
Considerable - often hindered by political disagreement (different cultural opinions and motives)
Decisions can be politically driven rather than by the best conservation strategy. E.g. voting in the IWC (International Whaling Commission)
International agreements and national or regional laws can lead to prosecution
Organized as businesses with the concrete allocation of duties
Cultivate a sober/upright/measured image based on scientific/business, like approaches
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