strategies to balance conservation w econ development = cold enviroments

Question 1

what are the 4 strategies?

Answer 1

• role of governments
• international agreements
• conservation groups
• use of technology

Question 2

how do conservation groups protect the env?

Answer 2

• conservation groups like the WWF pressure governments to protect cold env
  = can lead to sustainable development

Question 3

how does using technology help?

Answer 3

modern construction methods e.g gravel beds prevent building warming the ground = stops permofrost melting/buildings collapsing

Question 4

how do international agreements help?
EXAMPLE

Answer 4

• 1959 Antarctica treaty: signed by 12 nations, limits vistitors to the site
  [prevents cruise ships of over 500ppl stopping]

= allows tourism, but so it wont harm the env

Question 5

how does the role of governments help?
EXAMPLE

Answer 5

• can pass laws such as 1964 WILDERNESS ACT [protects wilderness areas lots of Alaska] - development has to occur elsewhere = reduces conflict over this land use aswell