This chapter takes a closer look at biodiversity conservation and how it fits within the larger concept of sustainable development. The term biodiversity has replaced the term nature in much literature on conservation issuesdoes this represent a paradigm shift. Initially designed for advanced placement environmental science high school students, the overall concept can also be easily adapted to nonap courses. Threats to pacific island biodiversity and biodiversity conservation in the pacific islands randy thaman, pacific islands biogeography, university of the south pacific, fiji introduction the rich biodiversity of. Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and conservation. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms and habitats found in a defined. Biodiversity conservation has always availed itself of new technologies, from satellite imagery and. Conservation is the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and natural resources such as forests and water. Indigenous peoples, forestry management, and biodiversity conservation 1 ii.
The 5year eu project securing the conservation of biodiversity across administrative levels and spatial, temporal, and ecological scales scales has come to an end in july 2014 resulting in a first of its. This agenda focuses on a novel program where ecological and oceanographic. Preface this is the second edition of biodiversity. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation different methods and strategies. Topics covered will include patterns of biodiversity and extinction, causes of extinction and population decl. As a party to the convention and in fulfillment of its obligation, ethiopia has prepared its nbsap document. Improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems. The loss of biodiversity is dangerous and its consequences are immediate. Purpose of the indigenous peoples, forestry management and biodiversity conservation study 1. Butchart,3 andrew clements,4 david coomes,5 abigail entwistle,6 ian hodge,7. Now an array of emerging technologies in synthetic biology with conservation applications are presenting new.
The first twothirds of the course will focus on the biological aspects of the discipline. Download free sample and get upto 30% off on mrprental. The goal of the activity is for students to learn about biomes, biodiversity and biological conservation. Diversity index is not a measure in the true sense of a word, but merely a number index s it involves a subjective judgment on the combination of two measures. Biodiversity conservation has three main objectives. The 5year eu project securing the conservation of biodiversity across administrative levels and spatial, temporal, and ecological scales scales has come to an end in july 2014 resulting in a first of its kind description of challenges that arise. Biodiversity conservation is therefore central to achieving recent global commitments for sustainable development under agenda 2030, adopted by the. In this report status and methodologies for conservation of biodiversity in india have been.
Moving beyond 2010, successful conservation approaches need to be reinforced and adequately fin anced. Pdf the loss of biological diversity is a global crisis. Examples of biodiversity hotspots include the rainforest of borneo and as a matter of fact most of the forests of indonesia and malaysia, reef environments across tropical zones and many others. The scope of biodiversity and conservation is wide and multidisciplinary, and embraces all lifeforms. The adoption of the strategy in 2002 by the convention on biological diversity was a major achievement. Biodiversity conservation and management organization of. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity. Biodiversity looks at the benefits of biodiversity, the threats and conservation of the different levels g slideshare uses cookies to. Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as clean, consistent water flows, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate.
Performance standard 6 recognizes that protecting and conserving biodiversitythe variety of life in all its forms. Biodiversity wildlife habitat assessment introduction biodiversity refers to the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, and is one measure of the health of ecosystems. Threats to pacific island biodiversity and biodiversity conservation in the pacific islands randy thaman, pacific islands biogeography, university of the south pacific, fiji introduction the rich biodiversity of the pacific islands is seriously threatened. Conservation of biodiversity can be studied in different segments. The focus of the biodiversity and conservation programme is on the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that ensures equitable and sustainable use, conservation, management and, where necessary, the restoration of this resource base as well as to mitigate threats to them as a basis for. Cbo convenes biodiversity conservation experts come from a broad spectrum of disciplines, including chemistry, biology, engineering, law, communication, economy and social sciences. Biodiversity can be measured through the use of quantitativeindicators, although no single unified approach exists. Through the conservation of biodiversity and the survival of many species. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world.
The focus of the biodiversity and conservation programme is on the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms and habitats found in a defined area. Many ngos exist to actively promote, or be involved with, wildlife conservation. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Going by the raw definition, biodiversity is the totality of genes, species, and ecosystems of a given region. Introduction out of the utilization of genetic resources, including by appropriate access to genetic resources and by appropriate. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. It is the natural wealth of the earth, which supplies all our food and much of our shelter and raw materials. Biodiversity conservation is the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development.
Performance standard 6 recognizes that protecting and conserving biodiversitythe variety of life in all its forms, including genetic, species and ecosystem diversityand its ability to change and evolve, is fundamental to sustainable development. The adoption of the strategy in 2002 by the convention on biological diversity was a major achievement for biodiversity conservation worldwide. Biodiversity or biological diversity refers to the variability among living. Biodiversity can be measured through the use of quantitativeindicators, although no. Excess units will be applied to subsequent concentration electives. When we make an effort to conserve biodiversity, we are helping to maintain critical global biological resources to meet our needs today as well as those of future generations. Performance standard 6 biodiversity conservation and. Classification of biodiversity ppt and pdf easybiologyclass. The convention on biological diversity plant conservation. Law and national biodiversity strategies and action plans.
To ensure conservation of biodiversity sustainable use of biodiversity rational and equitable share of profit to accrue from use of genetic resources. The nature conservancy is a us charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Policy series, number 1 biodiversity conservation and management. Principles and conservation by kumar u and asija mj pdf online. This pact among the vast majority of the worlds governments establishes three main goals. Biodiversity conservation has always availed itself of new technologies, from satellite imagery and global positioning systems to gene sequencing and artificial reproduction techniques. It represents the totality of genes, species and ecosystem of a given region.
Introduction chiariello n 2008 read the full introduction pdf the butterfly assemblage of jasper ridge biological preserve. Biological diversity biodiversity includes variety in all forms of life, from bacteria and fungi to grasses, ferns. Threats to pacific island biodiversity and biodiversity. Biodiversity and conservation department of environmental. National biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap by each signatory country. Pdf scaling in ecology and biodiversity conservation. The second convention organized at johannesburg in 2002 called world summit on sustainable development wssd where the biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem management was the issue. Pdf a ny natural calamitya drought, a fire, a flood or a new diseasewould have a tough job wiping out everything alive. Biodiversity and conservation is an international journal that publishes articles on all aspects of biological diversityits description, analysis and conservation, and its controlled rational use by humankind. Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth the different plants, animals and microorganisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part.
How does biodiversity conservation fit into other big picture goals like sustainable development. Introduction to papers in this issue usda forest service, pacific northwest research station, 3200 s w jefluson wq, corvallis, oregon 97331. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity outcomes. Introduction biodiversity is about more than plants, animals, and microorganisms and their ecosystems the convention on biological diversity cbd, 1992 recognizes that it. Law and national biodiversity strategies and action plans 2 i. Biodiversity also underpins ecosystem function and the provision of ecosystem services.
The nature conservancy is a us charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the plants, animals, and natural. Biodiversity is the shortened form of two words biological and diversity. In addition, however, more radical changes are required that recognize biodiversity as a global p ublic good, that integrate biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity wildlife habitat assessment introduction biodiversity refers to the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, and is one measure of the health of. We at the center for biodiversity outcomes at arizona state university address this need for broad participation through our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and multistakeholder engagement, while drawing on a long history of conservation biology research at asu. Initially designed for advanced placement environmental science high school students, the overall concept can also be. Spring 2020 this course will provide an introduction to the discipline of conservation biology. I am immensely grateful to jean fanfan, marielena gutti and valerie hickey, who carried out the research and analysis of the bank portfolio, and. Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and conservation concentration. This 5day unit covers topics in biodiversity, biogeography, and conservation biology. This document defines the current status of, pressures on, options for, and priority action to ensure the conservation, sustainable use, and equitable share of. In this research plan, biodiversity is defined as the collection of genomes, species, and ecosystems occurring in a geographically defined region. We at the center for biodiversity outcomes at arizona state university address this need for broad participation through our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and multistakeholder. Understanding marine biodiversity the national academies press.
Biodiversity biological diversity is the total variety of living organisms in all ecosystems on earth, the genetic differences between them, and the communities and ecosystems in which they occur. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management introduction 1. Biodiversity definition biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of. Terrestrial land and aquatic water ecosystems are comprised of communities of organisms that.
To maintain lifesupporting systems and essential ecological processes. The second convention organized at johannesburg in. This document identifies the urgent need for a national research program on the biological diversity of marine systems. It provided much needed and urgent recognition not only of. The term biodiversity was introduced by an american biologist edward wilson.
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