The planet earth has different species of organisms that have a specific role to play in the economic and social domain of a country. How ever, with the increasing population of man and pressure from its activities on the functioning of the planet, it has caused the inability of the ecosystem to meet the needs of the future generation.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Biodiversity
2.1 Importance and Threats of Biodiversity
3. The Rio de Janeiro Convention 1992
Research Objectives and Themes
The paper examines the future of biodiversity in light of increasing human activity and environmental threats, focusing on the preservation of biological resources through international conventions and specific conservation efforts in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest in Kenya.
- Definition and importance of biodiversity to global society and economy.
- Primary threats to biodiversity, including population growth and habitat destruction.
- Analysis of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED).
- Review of environmental policies and international agreements for biodiversity protection.
- Case study of conservation strategies in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Kenya.
Excerpt from the Book
2.1 Importance and Threats of Biodiversity
Biodiversity has sustained human livelihoods and life itself. Generally, the global economy is based on its products and processes.
Biodiversity has brought about massive increases in the production of food and other natural materials, which has led to the growth and development of human societies. Through the interaction and manipulation of biodiversity, man has created new crop varieties and livestock breeds, with distinct development benefits. Biodiversity is also the basis of numerous environmental services that has kept the natural environment alive; the provision of clean water and watershed services to the recycling of nutrients and pollination. The ecosystems services include;
Soil formation and maintenance of soil fertility (through nutrient cycling),
Primary production through photosynthesis, as the foundation for life,
Provision of food, fuel and fibers
Provision of shelter and building materials
Regulation and purification of atmospheric gases,
Moderation of climate and weather (ICMM 2006)
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: This chapter highlights the essential role of biodiversity in providing ecosystem services and identifies the critical threats posed by human activities and population growth.
Definition of Biodiversity: This chapter defines biodiversity as the variability among living organisms and emphasizes the importance of biodiversity as a tool for measuring planetary health, while exploring its significance and threats.
Importance and Threats of Biodiversity: This chapter details the economic value of biodiversity for human needs and explains how human encroachment, deforestation, and the introduction of new species lead to habitat destruction and species extinction.
The Rio de Janeiro Convention 1992: This chapter analyzes the outcome of the 1992 UN Conference, discussing the resulting conventions and international environmental laws designed to promote sustainable development and conservation.
Keywords
Biodiversity, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Sustainability, Conservation, Rio de Janeiro Convention, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Policy, Deforestation, Habitat Loss, Kenya, Biological Resources, Sustainable Development, Climate Change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper focuses on the future of biodiversity, examining the threats it faces and the efforts taken through international conventions and local management to preserve it.
What are the central thematic areas covered in the document?
Key themes include the definition of biodiversity, its economic and ecological importance, the impact of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, and the practical challenges of forest management in Kenya.
What is the ultimate objective of the research?
The objective is to analyze how global environmental challenges and policy frameworks can be applied to effectively combat the loss of biodiversity.
Which scientific approach does the author use?
The author employs a review and analytical method, synthesizing environmental reports, international conference outcomes, and forest management case studies.
What does the main body of the text cover?
It covers the definition of biodiversity, the significance of environmental services, the historical context of the Rio de Janeiro Convention, and a specific look at the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Keywords include biodiversity, conservation, sustainable development, environmental policy, and habitat management.
Why is the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest significant for this study?
It serves as a critical case study of a unique biodiversity hotspot that faces pressure from human poverty and illegal resource exploitation while being managed through multiple government and international collaborations.
How do local communities interact with the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest according to the text?
Local communities rely on the forest for subsistence agriculture and resource collection, though some of these activities, such as hunting for meat, remain illegal.
What role does the Rio de Janeiro Convention play in the author's argument?
It acts as the primary international policy benchmark, illustrating how member states have attempted to establish legal frameworks for global environmental protection.
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- Dingha Ngoh Fobete (Autor:in), 2007, Environmental and Resource Management, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/122092
