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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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Video about biodiversity featuring pianist Lang Lang, from China’s environmental awareness project

Target 7.B: Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss

7.1 Proportion of land area covered by forest7.2 CO2 emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP)7.3 Consumption of ozone-depleting substances7.4 Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits7.5 Proportion of total water resources used 7.6 Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected7.7 Proportion of species threatened with extinction[1] UNDP MDGs

Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

The Issue I Am Addressing

Reduce biodiversity loss

※ What is biodiversity?[2] Foufopoulos Lab

● Biodiversity is a contraction of “biological diversity” which was first put together by an American scientist called Walter G Rosen in 1986.● It refers to the number, variety and variability of living organisms. In its widest sense, therefore, it is synonymous with “Life on Earth”. ● It embraces two different concepts: one is a measure of how many different living things there are and the other is the measure of how different they are. [3] Prof. Luc Hens & Prof. Emmanuel K. Boon

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Species diversity Genetic diversity

Ecosystem diversity

[4] Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan

[3] Prof. Luc Hens & Prof. Emmanuel K. Boon

The Causes Of Biodiversity Loss

● expansion of agriculture, logging, fishing and other natural resource-based activities, as well as increases in pollution● a number of domestic factors including population growth, migration, poverty, inequality and increased demand for consumer goods● international or global factors, such as changing trade opportunities and growing economic interdependence [5] The Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss page 59, chapter 4 by Mang, Johanna, Pamela Stedman-Edwards, and Alexander Wood

● introduction of exotic species● over-harvesting● homogenisation in agriculture and forestry ● global environmental change [3] Prof. Luc Hens & Prof. Emmanuel K. Boon

The Causes Of Biodiversity Loss

The Effects Of Biodiversity Loss

[6] A Symphony of Birds Inside Coffee Forests (INeedCoffee.com)

In the latest assessment in 2006, 1210 birds species are considered threatened with extinction.

[7] The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel -Your Daily Dose of Awe: Science, Space, Tech

The Effects Of Biodiversity Loss

Biodiversity is very important for human beings. ● It provides us with food, medicines and natural cycles. [8] NERC-National Environment Research Council

The Effects Of Biodiversity Loss

● It keeps our living bank balanced. ● It is part of our traditions and culture.● It is a hidden treasure that enriches all our lives. ● It is essencial in the sense of economy, sustainable development, and natural products.

[9] Scotland Biodiversity Forum—Article—Why is Biodiversity Important?

They Touch My Heart

Personally speaking, I love nature. I respect all the creatures. I want to fight for their rights. I hope people could know that even if they can not speak, they have feelings. If we could not change our wrong behaviors, we are doomed to be punished by nature.

[10] Flickr - Photo Sharing

Organization

Name: Conservation International—CI

Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, for our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity.

Mission:

[11] Conservation International-mission

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Example Project 1—Forests Carbon Projects

To reduce the amount of greenhouse gases, especially CO2 released into the atmosphere, CI has carried out its project—protecting standing forests and slowing forest loss—in many places, such as Tengchong China, Makira, Mantadia Corridor, Philippines, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Liberia, Indonesia, Colombia and so on.

[12] Conservation International-climate [15] conservation.org

Example Project 2—Marine Projects

CI is working with communities, governments, and partner organizations around the world to protect oceans. For example, off the coast of western Papua in the region of Raja Ampat, CI researchers have found generally healthy coral populations adapting to climate change. They are learning what causes this phenomenon and how we can help other coral populations adapt in similar ways. [13] Conservation International-oceans

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Example Project 3—Water Projects

CI and their partners are implementing pilot projects in different regions to ensure the development of successful, replicable strategies to conserve the ecosystem services provided by freshwater systems and other ecosystems. These projects include Freshwater RAP at Virachey National Park, The Reserve at Lashi Lake, and Water and Wildlife of the Yucatan. These will help pay for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecological functions across terrestrial and aquatic biomes. [14] Conservation International-freshwater

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The Organization Is Worthy Of Support

● Founded in 1987, CI hold a belief that people would live in harmony with nature and began to take actions. ● From Patagonia and Starbucks to Wal-Mart, from Costa Rica to China, CI has made this future a reality with the support of an ever-expanding list of key players. ● Throughout this process, CI has achieved many successes. Meanwhile, they continue to make history, developing the tools necessary to protect nature for future generations. 

[16] History - Conservation International

How To Support The Organization

Bear the belief of protecting biodiversity in mind.

Put the belief into action:Pay close attention to organizations like CI.Care about the world around you.Do some job or make a donation internationally, nationally or locally as possible as we could.If any problem is found, email them.If any good idea occurs, tell them.

Remember all the time—we can always make a difference on the other side of the world!

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Call To Action

——I know this takes effort. Here is a useful list of simple steps you can take to begin thinking greener, acting greener, and living greener.

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Be informedTravel sustainablyBe a green consumerEat greenExplore biodiversityMinimize your carbon footprintOffset your carbonInfluence your friends, family, and community

Call To Action

[17] Simple Steps You Can Take - Conservation International

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Drive less Energy efficiencyPerfect paperRecycle electronicsReuse whenever possibleContributeGet involved locallyBe a conservation advocate

Call To Action

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[18] Green Tips for the Home - Conservation International

Do a little or Do a lotPlease Raise Your Voice Today!

[3] Prof. Dr. Luc Hens, and Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Boon. "Powered by Google Docs." Google Docs - Online Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Surveys, File Storage and More. Human Ecology Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) & The International Centre for Enterprise and Sustainable Development (ICED), Oct. 2003. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:u7mM8gk_weQJ:www.multiciencia.unicamp.br/artigos_01/A1_HensBoon_ing.PDF Causes of Biodiversity Loss: a Human Ecological Analysis&hl=zh-CN&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgrkEyIPFcDwK0yGXc7p8VxB3JloQjRcqt8b2yN4i2AOeRa50ZZOM0GlE-8sTvr7c_SlMvUtDfrT5r0c-_V0hk-1VamV0n81EwuUyicaihbmZCutADT9nv9R87ms-022LyD2qpc&sig=AHIEtbTs2oRnUrt83ZDdmf_GZAuraAtqWQ>.

Works Cited[1] "Goal 7." UNDP | United Nations Development Programme. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.undp.org/mdg/goal7.shtml>.

[2] "Foufopoulos Lab - Disease Ecology and Conservation Biology: Courses." Web. 18 June 2010. <http://sitemaker.umich.edu/jfoufop/courses>.

[4] "Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan." The City of Edinburgh Council. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/CEC/City_Development/Environment/Biodiversity_Action_Plan/Biodiversity.html>.

[5] Mang, Johanna, Pamela Stedman-Edwards, and Alexander Wood. The Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss. London: Earthscan, 2000. Print. http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=haIGoPpqTRgC&printsec=frontcover&dq=the+causes+biodiversity+loss&source=bl&ots=M81NMtrW3i&sig=3RHXlEu1dAwDbySON4FTkxxHcaA&hl=zh-CN&ei=yLcVTPaZLYHfce_txaAM&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDQQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q&f=false

[12] "Projects - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/learn/climate/Pages/projects.aspx>.

[6] "A Symphony of Birds Inside Coffee Forests (INeedCoffee.com)." INeedCoffee - Caffeination Information. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.ineedcoffee.com/06/bird/>.

[7] "Is Mass Species Extinction a Bigger Threat Than Global Warming? -A Galaxy Insight." The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel -Your Daily Dose of Awe: Science, Space, Tech. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/is-mass-species.html>.

[8] "NERC - Why Is Biodiversity so Important?" NERC - Homepage. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/issues/biodiversity/important.asp>.

[9] "Why Is Biodiversity Important?" GRAB A £250 GRANT FOR BIODIVERSITY - CSV ACTION EARTH. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.biodiversityscotland.gov.uk/pageType2.php?id=2&type=2&navID=24>.

Works Cited

[10] Way, The. "Voices in the Wilderness ~ Endangered Species ~ Extinction Is Forever on Flickr - Photo Sharing!" Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/deestea/207836370/>.

[11] "Mission - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/discover/mission_strategy/Pages/mission.aspx>.

Works Cited

[13] "Projects - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/explore/oceans/Pages/projects.aspx>.

[14] "Freshwater Projects - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/learn/freshwater/Pages/projects.aspx>.

[15] Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/fmg/pages/Downloads.aspx?pg0=1>.

[16] "History - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/discover/Pages/history.aspx>.

[17] Energy, Reducing The. "Simple Steps You Can Take - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/act/simplesteps/Pages/simplesteps.aspx>.

[18] "Green Tips for the Home - Conservation International." Home - Conservation International. Web. 18 June 2010. <http://www.conservation.org/act/simplesteps/green_home/Pages/tips_home.aspx>.

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