biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four main phases in the modern framing of conservation
A
- before 1960s: nature for itself
- 1970s and 80s: nature despite people, awareness of the consequences of habitat destruction
- late 1990s nature for people: ecosystem as a focus for integrating management
- 2000s: nature and people
2
Q
ways to bend the curve
A
-protected areas
-vegan diet
-preventing illegal hunting
-stopping deforestation
-stronger legislation
-addressing climate change
3
Q
biosphere integrity
A
change that preserves the overall dynamic and adaptive character of the biosphere