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Do different people value ecosystems in different ways?. 4.3 Conservation of biodiversity. 4.3 Conservation of biodiversity. Discussion: Why should we preserve habitats and species?. The value of the rainforest. Goods from RF: what are they?
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Do different people value ecosystems in different ways? 4.3 Conservation of biodiversity
4.3 Conservation of biodiversity Discussion: Why should we preserve habitats and species?
The value of the rainforest Goods from RF: what are they? Ecosystem ‘services’: what services does the RF ecosystem provide?
Ecosystem services: abiotic factors in the RF system Soil Water Temperature/weather pattern/climate Carbon store Atmosphere
And the aesthetically pleasing value of the forest • Does that have a value?
State the arguments for preserving species and habitats.Include - Economic values of the rainforest: Other values: RF services: Abiotic, biotic - biodiversity Science Education Genetic diversity Recreation Aesthetic value Human rights Ethical reasons
Compare and contrast the role and activities of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity.
Conservation organisations GOs NGOs e.g. Greenpeace, WWF e.g. UNEP, IUCN Non-governmental organization Intergovernmental organization Bodies established through international agreements to protect the environment Not run by, funded by or influenced by governments of any country
Mix and match: Media • Advertise on popular channels • Professional media officers prepare statements • Leaflets and events • Informative videos released
Mix and match: Speed of response • Independent and make own decisions so response can be rapid • Many countries have to come to a consensus so fairly slow
Mix and match: Diplomatic constraints • Generally unaffected by politics • Have to consult lawyers and other countries • Disagreements can cause serious constraints • Activities may be illegal although this is discouraged
Mix and match: Political influence • No direct political influence but may have had effect on getting green issues on political agendas • Direct access to governments of many countries so great political influence
Mix and match: Enforceability • Rely on public pressure; no power to enforce laws • International agreements and laws
Research and plot: UNEP, IUCN, WWF and Greenpeace Governmental Radical Conservative Field
What is the IUCN? • Draw a timeline to show its history. • What are the Red data Books and the Red List? • And remind me of the factors that determine the conservation status of a species…