L4 - Great Barrier Reef Flashcards
1
Q
When is world wetlands day?
A
2nd February
2
Q
What percentage of the world is covered by national parks?
A
13%
3
Q
How many world heritage sites are there in the world?
A
950
4
Q
What does the CITES agreement list?
A
All endangered species
5
Q
When was the RAMSAR convention on wetlands of international importance founded?
A
1971
6
Q
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
A
Environmental
Economical
People (social)
7
Q
What are wetlands important sources of?
A
Wildlife and water
8
Q
Why is having a sustainable outcome difficult?
A
Economic growth needs to match population growth.
Also, climate change makes vulnerable sites worse off.
9
Q
How many countries agreed to protect 196m hectares of wetland habitat?
A
163 countries
