Apr 04, 2009 sustainable use of biodiversity introduction according to the united nations food and agriculture organization, 40% of the worlds economy is based directly and indirectly on the use of biological resources. Biodiversity biodiversity is a key component of sustainable development. In 2015 the mondelez coffee division was divested and merged with d. Biodiversity is being viewed in the context of sustainable development offers opportunities for poverty eradication, human wellbeing and the livelihood and sociocultural integrity of people and. Many businesses have an impact on biodiversity globally, either directly or indirectly through their supply. Reorientation of conservation and developmental activities, towards a much greater integration of biodiversity. There is increasing concern that global efforts to maintain biodiversity are in conflict with those to reduce poverty. Sustainability free fulltext tailoring global data to. Sustainable investments for conservation the business case for biodiversity 9 overexploitation and monocultures can only be prevented in those areas where sustainable forms of resource use, such as eco tourism or sustainable. Biodiversity and sustainable development convention biological. Maximizing biodiversity, information and sustainability. An awardwinning, for profit ecotourism company is boosting the wages of the indigenous community and protecting biodiversity, writes dan. According to the united nations environment programme, biodiversity typically measures.
As such, more research on how best to combine conservation with. Biodiversity and sustainability teacher s instructions. A widely adopted and wellaccepted sustainability reporting framework is one developed by the global reporting initiative gri, a nonprofit organization that promotes economic, environmental and social sustainability. Biodiversity is essential for humanity, providing food, fibre, fodder, fuel and medicine in addition to other ecosystem services. The topics of interest include but are not restricted only to sustainable development of various ecosystems and conservation of hotspots, traditional methods and role of local people, threatened and endangered species, global climate change and effect on biodiversity, invasive species, impact of various activities on biodiversity, biodiversity. Fao 2010 estimates that of a total of 300 000 plant species, 10 000 plant species have been used for human food since the origin of agriculture. Biodiversity and natural resources first for sustainability. Biodiversity conservation environment sustainability. In 2004, cbd parties adopted the addis ababa principles and guidelines for the sustainable use of biodiversity, a set of 14 principles that apply to all activities and areas. Learn what biodiversity is, why its important, where its found, how it comes into existence, how you study it, why its threatened, and how it can be protected. Biodiversity is the variety of living species on earth plants, animals and microorganisms and the ecosystems they form. They have a strong effect on ghg emissions, climate. Traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity, resilience and sustainability.
Biodiversity and sustainability this is a resource that will help you teach your middle school class about sustainability and biodiversity. Jun 11, 2015 biodiversity and sustainability global warming, pollution and the extinction of thousands of animals have severely imperiled biodiversity. Part 2 provides contextual information on biodiversity for organizations wishing to learn more about biodiversity in general. Pdf the integration of conservation, biodiversity, and. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity. Based in san francisco, the institute for biodiversity science and sustainability. Smallscale rooibos tea farmers in the northern cape, south africa local and indigenous knowledge informs innovative and sustainable. This file contains the note frames, test and answer keys. Biodiversity and sustainability msc leiden university. Biodiversity and ecosystems feature prominently across many of the sustainable development goals sdgs and associated targets. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. It elaborates on the value attributed to biodiversity. Wetland ecosystems are very present in the albanian coast, where numerous activities occurring natural and economic. Diversity, biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability.
Effects of biodiversity whole class activity teaching suggestions link to bill nye video and exit slip info sheetstudent reproducible successionbiodiversi. The diversity how many different types of species that live in an ecosystem. Dec 01, 2015 conserving biodiversity together for a sustainable future without the millions of unique living organisms that inhabit the earth, we would not be able to breathe, drink or eat. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. It defines biodiversityxii and aims to promote its conservation, the sustainable use of its components, and the. Divided into three sections, this book explores the three main pillars of sustainable development, namely economy, environment and society, and their interlinkages at the regional level. Increasing evidence demonstrates that biodiversity directly and indirectly contributes to sustainability, as it is interwoven with the three pillars that support a sustainable world. The purpose of oecd 2018 mainstreaming biodiversity for sustainable. They contribute directly to human wellbeing and development priorities. Published by the international institute for sustainable development.
Conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in. Biodiversity and sustainability sustainability education. These companies are asking how they can make a contribution to biodiversity that is, taking responsibility for improvement of the natural environment over and above the control of inputs and outputs. Biodiversity and ecological sustainability biodiversity generally refers to the variety and variability of life on earth. Biodiversity conservation is unlike any other sustainable development issue, because loss of biodiversity is irreversible. Biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development 9 success story 5. The integration of sustainability and biodiversity until rio, much of the environmental component of sustainability was focused on renewable resource management and did not speci. Biodiversity course california academy of sciences. More than just i want my children to enjoy it, rich diversity allows medicines and foods to be naturally available. Communities can promote healthy wildlife by supporting integrative approaches for managing, protecting, and enhancing wildlife populations and habitats appropriate to their area. Evidence suggests that biodiversity is critical for ecosystem function and services on which. Targets, the 2030 agenda for sustainable development places strong emphasis on biodiversity for achieving these global goals. Sustainable use of biodiversity home department of.
Biodiversity for sustainable development secretariat of the. Valuation provides a means of testing the environmental sustainability of anthropogenic activity, i. Example a rain forest has so many different types of organisms and is. The first section, access and benefit sharing abs for sustainable. Enhancing the financial sustainability of biodiversity. It elaborates on the value attributed to biodiversity by supporting. Sustainable economic development of india and the role of. Biodiversity, sustainability and human communities biodiversity is the key indicator of a healthy planet and healthy society. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity revised2. Biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development. Both meas represent a quest to safeguard, or restore, the integrity of natural ecosystems, as a means to contributing to the well being of humanity, which implies the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of those resources. Biodiversity is particularly important for creating sustainability because of the specialized roles each species plays in maintaining ecological balance.
Pdf the impact of biodiversity, flora and fauna on. Pdf our understanding of conservation biology and sustainability have been. Mainstreaming biodiversity for sustainable development. Fao 2010 estimates that of a total of 300 000 plant species, 10 000 plant species. Conserving biodiversity together for a sustainable future without the millions of unique living organisms that inhabit the earth, we would not be able to breathe, drink or eat. Developing improved strategies for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use requires improved knowledge of landscapemoderated biodiversity patterns and processes. To others, especially the poor, biodiversity refers to the assortment of living organisms serving as food, medicine, and shelter to both humans and other living organisms, and providing the ecosystem with the services and other uses that human society needs to survive and develop now and in the future. Uganda biodiversity and tropical forest assessment report.
Biodiversity in land management integral to sustainability hterry shistar, ph. A reduction in biodiversity diminishes the capacity of ecosystems to provide a stable and sustainable supply of essential goods and services such as clean air and water and also reduces genetic. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity outcomes. Earths biodiversity is unnecessary because humans will merge with machines to become selfreplicating cyborgs. According to the united nations environment programme, biodiversity typically measures variation at the genetic, the species, and the ecosystem level. Biodiversity and ecosystem services are especially relevant to sectors that develop living natural resources as commodities, such as agriculture, forests, fisheries, and livestock, and standard 1 includes requirements regarding sustainable. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources introduction 1. They are characterized not only by high biodiversity and productivity, but also from a. While this approach does not give a complete picture of how these pieces interact and combine to create biodiversity, it helps us understand different aspects of biodiversity. In our biodiversity series, we address biodiversity and its impact assessment. In this sense, the course starts with a brief description of the historical evolution of both, the terrestrial.
Based in san francisco, the institute for biodiversity science and sustainability is home to more than 100 research scientists and nearly 46. The further integration of biodiversity and sustainability is reflected in the 2015 sustainable development goals sdgs where the protection and value of biodiversity are specifically addressed in two of the. Pdf biodiversity and sustainable development researchgate. The intraspecific diversity is the insurance for the species survival in difficult times, the inter specific diversity is the guaranty for ecosystem functioning and services, and the variation of functional ecosystems is the life insurance for sustainable development. Preservation of biodiversity is then defended as one of the best available indicators to assist us in fixing boundaries which may help to provide a more precise definition of sustainability. Biodiversity and sustainability the borgen project. Biodiversity in the post2015 development agenda and sustainable development goals sdgs. Conserving biodiversity together for a sustainable future.
Losses of biodiversity have now become widespread and current rates. This study underlined the need for considerable increase in biodiversity finance and at the same time stated that funds. Climate change, the loss of species and dysfunctional ecosystems threaten us all and we can only overcome these challenges through a unified effort. Eltons9 hypothesis that more diverse ecosystems are more stable has received much attention1,3,6,7. Many people welcome the coming cyborg age where humans will merge with machines and biotechnology will be the leading force of change on the. Biodiversity conservation scientists face a dilemma. Convention on biological diversity cbd 2010 global biodiversity outlook 3. Interrelation of biodiversity and sustainable development in the sustainability framework discussed earlier, biodiversity is a key feature or element of the natural resource base which, when it interacts with the technology and socioeconomic dimensions, determines the pathway of development. The vagueness of the sustainability concept is discussed. The masters specialisation biodiversity and sustainability is a good match if you are a student with a bsc background in biology or equivalent, and when youre interested in subjects such as the biological processes in relation with the environment and ecology. The normal or sustainable are determined through the use of empirical integrative patterns to objectively account for the complexity of systems within which we find ourselves as a species. The international institute for sustainable development iisd is one of the.
Biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development. Conservation of agricultural biodiversity, development and. Jan 25, 2008 maximizing biodiversity simultaneously achieves sustainability and systemic health by avoiding the abnormal or pathological. Sustainability reporting is how many in the business community highlight their biodiversity plans and outcomes. There is a pressing need to balance regulatory systems that protect native biodiversity from human use of. Complex concepts such as biodiversity are often easier to grasp if reduced to their component pieces. Biodiversity in land management integral to sustainability. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Integrating gender into ecosystem and biodiversity management. In part 1, we discussed some definitions and units. The study of biodiversity and sustainable development is essentially interdisciplinary and participatory. Pdf the integration of conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Partnerships in biodiversity governance utrecht university repository. Towards a sustainable development pathway recent attempts to reduce the rate of loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services indicate that, while many actions and interventions can reverse the trend, most have so far failed to stem this loss. Biotechnology, nanotechnology, and other new forms of technology will lead to a new age. Biodiversity in the post2015 development agenda and. Biodiversity, as described in previous chapters, is a key component of the environmental health pillar of sustainable development. Ecological concepts, principles and applications to. Quality of life, wellbeing and biodiversity ecologic institute. Sustainable biodiversity conservation an interactive qualifying project report submitted to the faculty of the worcester polytechnic institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of science by isaiah p. Uganda biodiversity and tropical forest assessment final report july 2006 this publication was produced for the united states agency for international development under contract no. Productivity and sustainability influenced by biodiversity in. A reduction in biodiversity diminishes the capacity of ecosystems to provide a stable and sustainable supply of essential goods and services such as clean air and water and also reduces genetic variability, which could potentially decrease the amount of natural resources available for future use. The integration of conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability mdpi.
Biodiversity and sustainability teachers instructions. It was prepared by bob winterbottom and gerald eilu for international resources group irg. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management. Important services provided by biodiversity include. Moreover, it is important to develop multisectoral policy frames and strategies for preservation. Sustainable investments for conservation the business case. Biodiversity course take a virtual expedition with us to investigate the amazing diversity of life on this planet. Habitats are under threat from a variety of humancaused factors including climate change, deforestation, pollution and the introduction of pests and predators.
I biodiversity and sustainable development ann dale encyclopedia of life support systems eolss role of biodiversity kay and regier, 2000. Biodiversity plants, animals and microorganisms all rely on each other, as well as the air, water and soil ecosystems. The functioning and sustainability of ecosystems may depend on their biological diversity18. The role of aquatic foods in food and nutrition security. In this article, we look at land use and how land use and landuse change affect biodiversity. The harm this causes affects the environment as well as people living in rural areas. The ebrd recognises the need for the protection and conservation of biodiversity in the context of projects in which it invests. To others, especially the poor, biodiversity refers to the assortment of living organisms serving as food, medicine, and shelter to both humans and other living organisms, and providing the ecosystem with. Sustainable diets and biodiversity food and agriculture. Biodiversity threats weston w sechrest,university of virginia, charlottesville, virginia, usa thomas m brooks, center for applied biodiversity science conservation international, washington dc, usa any direct or indirect human activity that threatens the planets biological diversity in the. The production of soils is an act of sustainability. Biodiversity conservation through community based natural. An ecosystem is the name given to all living species that live together in a stable community, interacting with one another and their physical environment. Thus, in order to be sustainable, infrastructure investments must be not only low carbon and resilient but must also support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
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