Rainforest Conservation Initiatives in Latin America
Learn about the biodiversity of rainforests, the impact of deforestation on global warming, and preservation efforts such as debt-for-nature swaps. Explore the historical governance structures in Latin America and the transition towards citizen empowerment. Discover key issues like land reform and the drug trade.
Rainforest Conservation Initiatives in Latin America
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Chapter 11 Notes Today’s Issues: Latin America
Section 1: Rain Forest Resources • Rain Forests have great biodiversity- • Wide range of plant & animal species • Cover 6% of earth but are home to 50% of earth’s species
Section 1: Rain Forest Resources • DON’T WRITE • Deforestation- cutting down & clearing of trees • Major problem in the rain forests of the world • Why are they cut down? • Global Warming?
Section 1: Rain Forest Resources • Global Warming & Rain Forests- • Absorb carbon dioxide from atmosphere • As they are cut down, carbon dioxide then builds up in the atmosphere • Causing temps. to rise
Section 1: Rain Forest Resources • Rain Forest Preservation • Environmentalists have programs such as debt-for-nature swap- • Environmental organizations agree to pay off part of a governments debt in order to protect part of the rain forest
Section 2: Giving Citizens a Voice • DON’T WRITE • After the Spanish Conquest, most of Latin America was ruled by Spanish colonists, this is known as rule by the few, or oligarchy. • Limited rights & freedoms
Section 2: Giving Citizens a Voice • If this didn’t work then the government would be run by generals, this is known as a junta.
Section 2: Giving Citizens a Voice • Caudillo- military dictator of Latin America • DON’T WRITE • Existed mainly during the 20th Century • Most famous would be Juan Peron of Argentina • Supported by wealthy & military
Section 2: Giving Citizens a Voice • Land Reform-process of breaking up large landholdings & giving portions of it to land-poor peasant farmers
