Module 3 Public participation (1st year) Flashcards

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What is this topic about?

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What is the public doing to preserve the environment
green parties
nature parks and natural reserves
Rio and Stockholm conferences
NGOS
pressure groups

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Mention some unethical practises

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overfishing
overgrazing
overpopulation
overdevelopment

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Who wrote the book Silent Spring and helped to start the environmental movement

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Rachel Carson

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What contributions did Rachel Carson give?

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She made people aware of the harmful impacts of environmental degradation. She started the Green revolution

She made people aware of the detrimental effects of DDT pesticides particularly on birds.

She was an eye opener who started the modern environmental movement

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Who wrote the book Man and Nature?

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George Perkins Marsh.

This book is about the effects of human action upon the environment and it helped to launch the modern conservation movement.

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Mention the 4 types of ecosystems in Malta + explain them

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Woodland,Maquis,Garigue,Steppe

Woodland: large evergreen trees ex:buskett
]maquis:small trees and large evergreen shurbs ex:bidnija
garigue: main ecosystem in Malta) ex:saghtar
low aromatic shurbs
steppe: degradation of maquis and garigue

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What is the difference between a nature park and a nature reserve?

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Nature park:
Nature parks are managed areas for public recreation, emphasizing the enjoyment of natural landscapes alongside conservation efforts

Nature reserve: managed by government or conservation organizations, prioritize biodiversity conservation and habitat protection with stricter regulations to minimize human impact and maintain ecological integrity.

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Give 2 examples of nature parks and nature reserves in Malta.

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Nature park: Dwejra park or Xrobb l-ghagin park

Nature reserve:l-ghadira and filfla

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Mention 2 conferences which were held to highlight the need to preserve the environment

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Stockholm Conference and the Rio Conference to preserve the environment

1972 The Stockholm conference proposed by the United Nations was the first major environmental conference regarding the environment which marked a turning point in International environmental politics. It highlighted pollution and acid rain problems

1992 Rio conference: The RIO conference discussed several issues regarding the preservation of the environment and sustainability.

1) They highlighted the importance of the investment of renewable energy sources to protect ecosystems.

2) Exmphasized the importance of green jobs to continue to preserve the environment.

3) Funds provision: so that the developing countries can have the resources and the necessary funds to meet natural disasters.

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What is an ENGO?

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It is a non-governmental organization whose aim is to conserve and protect the environment,They also make the public aware

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11
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Give 2 examples of ENGOs

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Green peace and friends of the earth

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Give an example of a Maltese ENGO

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Nature Trust and bird life malta

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What is a pressure group?

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A pressure group is an organzation that seeks to influence elected officilas to take action or make chnage about a specific issue

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Mention an example of a pressure group in Malta

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Moviment Harsien Hondoq and Moviment kontra l-impjant tar-riciklagg
Moviment Grafitti (they PROTESTED ABOUT THE DEFORESTATION OF TREES IN MOSTA)

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