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Environment/Wildlife Conservation - Coggle Diagram
Environment/Wildlife Conservation
Urban Environment
Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road, Chinatown
Tropical Rainforest
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Coastal Environment
East Coast Park, Sentosa Island
Wetlands and Mangroves
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Suburban Environment
Woodlands, Bishan, Yishun
Benefits/Positive Impacts
Biodiversity Preservation
Conservation Efforts for endangered species like the Sumatran tiger or the Malayan pangolin
Ecological Balance
Preservation of predators like wolves or lions in national parks
Economic Benefits
Eco-tourism in Africa, where safaris in places like the Serengeti National Park generate millions in revenue
Climate Regulation
Conservation of forests that serve as carbon sinks, such as the Amazon Rainforest
Medicinal and Scientific Value
Research on plant and animal species leading to new medicines, like the study of the rosy periwinkle plant for cancer treatment
Drawbacks/Negative Impacts
High Costs
Large-scale conservation programs like anti-poaching operations in Africa
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Elephants damaging crops in rural areas of India or Africa
Displacement of Local Communities
Creation of wildlife reserves that lead to the relocation of indigenous populations, as seen in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park
Invasive Species Management
Efforts to control invasive species like the cane toad in Australia, which negatively impacts local ecosystems
Ethical Concerns
Captive breeding programs for endangered species, such as those for the giant panda
Current situation/background
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
The Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees celcius above pre-industrial levels
Biodiversity Conservation
The Convention on Biological Diversity's 30x30 target to protect 30% of Earth's land and marine areas by 2030
Circular Economy and Sustainable Resource Management
The European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan promoting recycling and waste reduction
Green Building and Sustainable Urban Development
The Singapore Green Plan 2030, aiming to make Singapore a sustainable city.
Water Sustainability and Management
The NEWater initiative, producing high-grade reclaimed water
Sustainable Food Production
Urban farming initiatives like Edible Garden City