How can tropical rainforests be managed sustainably? Flashcards

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Define conservation

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means that natural resources such as timber can be used in a sustainable way

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Define protection

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means that the environment should be untouched and human should not interfere .

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Reason for protection rainforest

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. Reduces climate change
. Provides medicine
. Animals habitats destroyed

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Define sustainable development

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To balance economic, social and environmental needs to allow prosperity for now and future generations.

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What can be done at international level?

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Make agreements with countries to protect and conserve the rainforest. For example debt reduction by HICs to protect rainforests through agreements

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