Future of Species Flashcards
Forest is home to ____ of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity
80%
A square kilometer of TRF may be home to more than ____ species
1,000
____ animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction
1M
Percent amphibians in animal species threatened with extinction
40%
Current rate of species extinction is ___ to ___ times higher than nature intended
100, 1000
Put increasing pressure on the planet, using and consuming more resources than ever before
Humans
Average ____ decline in global populations of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians since ____
60%, 1970
_____ animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction – the highest number in human history
1M
___ of the land-based environment and roughly ____ of the ocean environment have been significantly altered.
3/4, 66%
____ of freshwater resources are now devoted to crop or livestock
production
5%
5 Threats to Biodiversity
- Agriculture
- Overharvesting
- Climate change
- Poor water quality and scarcity
- Wildlife trading
What year was CBD established?
1992
How many government leaders are dedicated to promoting the concept of biodiversity in CBD
153
5 Included needs of people in the CBD
- Food
- Medicine
- Fresh air and water
- Shelter
- Clean and healthy environment
CBD vision by 2050: biodiversity will be ____, ____, ____, and ____
- valued
- conserved
- restored
- used wisely