Protecting Biodiversity on a changing planet Flashcards
_____
Democratic Republic of ____
Africa’s most biodiverse protected area
Over _____ Hectares
Participates in Ecotourism
Virunga National Park
Congo
790,000 Hectares
_____
Over ____ Hectares
_____
Involvement with the Indigenous people within the Marsh
Participates in Ecotourism
Agusan Marsh
19000 Hectares
ASEAN Heritage Park
_____
Over ____ hectares
_____
_____
Involvement with the Indigenous People within the mountain
Participates in Ecotourism
MT. HAMIGUITAN
6000 hectares
UNESCO World Heritage Site
ASEAN Heritage Park
Groups are able to store seeds in the Vault.
High Security Facility.
Despite them keeping the seeds, ownership still lies with the original donators.
As necessary, the seeds can be withdrawn.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
“____”
Stored in 2009
Pest-resistant and High-yield rice variety
Found by _____
“Bordagol”
Eulogio “Tay Gipo” Sasi Jr.
______
geospatial technology
allows access to ecological insights and sharing of ecological information
Machine-learning by analyzing data of thousands of projects
Aside from forests, it also studies other ecosystem types
Aware of the damages done by ____
Actively aims for biodiversity restoration rather than mere reforestation
RESTOR
monoculture
Public Databases (2)
eBird
iNaturalist
Role of technology in biodiversity conservation (2)
A. Monitoring and Data Collection
B. AI and Big Data in Biodiversity Conservation
Technology for monitoring and data collection (2)
Camera traps & Acoustic Monitoring
Satellite image
Camera traps & Acoustic Monitoring (2)
Enhanced Monitoring
Non-intrusive Observation
Satellite image (2)
- Remote Monitoring
- Detection of Illegal Activities
Impact of climate change on biodiversity (3)
Shifts in Species Distribution
Altered MIgration Patterns
Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
Mitigating Climate Change Effects on Biodiversity (2)
Climate - Resilient Conversation Planning
Sustainable land use and agriculture practices
biodiversity policy and legislation (2)
These set targets and guidelines for the protection of biodiversity and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from its utilization.
It aims to protect, conserve, and promote the sustainable use of local ecosystems and natural resources within a community or region.
International Agreements and conventions
National and Local Legislation
International Agreements and conventions
_____ is an international treaty established during the Earth Summit in ____ in 1992.
Includes(3)
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Rio de Janeiro
Conservation
Sustainable Use
Sharing
International Agreements and conventions
_____ is an international treaty on climate change that was adopted in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, France.
Includes (3)
Each participating country is required to outline its own specific climate action plan, known as its ____
____ The agreement reaffirms the commitment of developed countries to provide financial assistance to developing countries to support their efforts in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The agreement establishes a transparency framework that requires countries to regularly report on their emissions and progress toward their climate targets.
Paris Agreement
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Climate finance
Transparency and accountability
Local Government Initiative
Local governments can develop and implement biodiversity conservation plans that identify key habitats, species of concern, and priority areas for conservation within their jurisdiction.
Local authorities may designate and manage protected areas such as parks, nature reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries to safeguard important biodiversity hotspots and critical habitats.
National and local legislation may include provisions for the protection and restoration of critical habitats, such as forests, wetlands, and marine ecosystems.
Biodiversity conservation planning
Protected area management
Habitat protection and restoration
