Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity revised2. Conservation at its core encompasses all these aspects, and several others. Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Sustainable biodiversity conservation an interactive qualifying project report submitted to the faculty of the worcester polytechnic institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of. Biodiversity is the variety of life found on earth which includes plants, animals and microorganisms as well. Biodiversity indicators help us measure and monitor a pressures or threats, such as trends in land and water use, habitat loss or invasive species, b the state of species and ecosystems, such as the health of species or integrity of ecosystems, c the conservation response, such as the protection of important biodiversity areas, and or d benefits to people, such as the. Undp promotes an ecosystem approach to biodiversity conservation and seeks to maintain. Sustainable use of biodiversity to use biodiversity in a sustainable manner means to use natural resources at a rate that the earth can renew them. In fact, the first session of the fao conference, held in 1945, identified the need for fishery conservation measures, as food. Criteria and indicators for assessing the sustainability of. For some, it involves protecting forests and national parks.
Biodiversity is being lost at an alarming rate which poses a risk to the provision of ecosystem services. Biodiversity conservation for sustainable future springerlink. Biodiversity future secured national biodiversity authority. Biodiversity refers to the diversity of lifeon a planet, in a watershed or in a single stream. Globally, sustainable use does not account for a large share. Assessment conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity. The role of patents in biodiversity conservation nature. India is one of the 17 mega biodiverse countries of the world. However, biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate. Those biodiversity criteria and indicators which formed part of a much broader initial assessment by the center for. Three global conditions for biodiversity conservation and. Traditional knowledge systems for biodiversity conservation.
It is impossible for any life form to survive on earth without the direct or indirect support of other organisms. Guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Chapter 5 conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable use pdf. Its often used to describe how many different species live in a certain area. Once fully established, the india business and biodiversity initiative. The mekong wetlands biodiversity conservation and sustainable use programme mwbp aims at wetland conservation and sustainable resource management in four countries in the lower mekong region. Life4best is a grant scheme designed to provide effective support for actions on the ground at the local, as well the regional level. Biodiversity includes the genetic variability for which different varieties of spices have appeared in the course of evolution and diversity of life forms such as plants, animal microbes, etc.
Sustainable forest management has to keep the balance between three main pillars. Each contracting party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, adopt economically and socially sound measures that act as incentives for the conservation and sustainable use components of biological diversity. Various forms of global change are having impacts on forest biodiversity and. The overall objective is to increase the sustainable use of biodiversity in improving peoples wellbeing and food and nutrition security. In humans, who are a biological species like all the other forms of life on earth, obvious. The unesco biodiversity initiative was created to address, in a holistic and integrated manner, all aspects related to the conservation and sustainable and equitable use of biodiversity from the perspective of unescos mandate, programmes and activities. Also addressing an invitation by the conference of the parties of the convention on biological diversity cbd to prepare a global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services building, inter alia, on its own and other relevant regional. Performance standard 6 recognizes the need to consider impacts on biodiversity in both natural and modified habitats as. A species itself is resulting in wipeout of a large number of other life forms in the name of development and prosperity unknowing to the fact that.
Three global conditions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use 3cs is an implementation framework suitable for use in the post2020 sp. Three global conditions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial. For many ecologists, conserving biodiversity is a critical part of their mission. The need for new criteria and indicators for the assessment of biodiversity conservation as part of sustainable forest management of tropical forests has been identified as a priority by many international organisations. Conservation of biodiversity learn science at scitable. Isbn 283170765x layout by marc hegemans, haarlem, netherlands printed by albani drukkers bv, the hague, netherlands illustrations the baltic ecological networks.
The integration of conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability mdpi. Biodiversity is life biodiversity is our life sustainable use of biodiversity to use biodiversity in a sustainable manner means to use natural resources at a rate that the earth can renew them. The unesco biodiversity initiative was created to address, in a holistic and integrated manner, all aspects related to the conservation and sustainable. In order to highlight the importance of biodiversity, 2010 has been selected as the international year of biodiversity in an attempt to educate people on biodiversity and how biodiversity supports everyday life.
Biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development. In order to highlight the importance of biodiversity, 2010 has been selected as the international year of biodiversity in an attempt to educate. Conserving biodiversity for life and sustainable development. Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. Making uses more sustainable means continually improving management as new challenges arise, which is captured by the term adaptive management. The jrs biodiversity foundation is issuing a request for proposals rfp for multiyear projects focused upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to 1 freshwater biodiversity, 2 pollinator biodiversity, and 3 biodiversity informatics capacity development. Conservation ecosystem or population does not have to be in pristine state is not at risk of local extinction or longterm decline is able to play typicalrole in ecosystem processes sustainable use. A tool for sustainable development 16 sustainable use 17 biological diversity and tourism 18 the strategic plan of the convention 19. Conservation ecosystem or population does not have to be in pristine state is not at risk of local extinction or longterm decline is able to play typicalrole in ecosystem processes sustainable use impacts of use are known and under management control recoveryfrom impacts expected to be secure and ecologically. Traditional knowledge is vital for sustainability of natural resources including forests, water, and. Sustainable biodiversity conservation an interactive qualifying project report submitted to the faculty of the worcester polytechnic institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of science by isaiah p.
In fact, the first session of the fao conference, held in 1945, identified the need for fishery conservation measures, as food shortages in europe and elsewhere after the second world war had stimulated overfishing. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management g10. Mekong wetlands biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Criteria and indicators for assessing the sustainability. Once fully established, the india business and biodiversity initiative will serve as a national platform for businesses and other stakeholders to pursue dialogue, share ideas and learn from each other. Sustainable use is an important conservation tool because it provides people with incentives in the form of social and economic benefits. Pdf conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through. The focus of the biodiversity and conservation programme is on the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that ensures equitable and sustainable use, conservation, management and, where necessary, the restoration of this resource base as well as to mitigate threats to them as a basis for.
Its a way to ensure that we meet the needs of both present and future generations. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of natural resources it is a prerequisite and a guarantee for the equilibrium of nature and constitutes our natural living habitat, in the form of food. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Butchart,3 andrew clements,4 david coomes,5 abigail entwistle,6 ian hodge,7. Jul 02, 2018 biodiversity is the pillar that allows ecosystems to function and humans to thrive. Pdf biodiversity conservation for sustainable future researchgate. Pdf environmental planning involved in protection of environment while promoting the. The word conservation can evoke a number of powerful images. The main reasons for this high level of habitat diversity are the longstanding traditional forms of landuse combined with the multiple environmental gradients that.
An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental. Point 7 presents a key aspect of iucns policy statement. For business sectors to support and actively contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the maintenance of ecosystem services, an important first step is to fully understand. Loss of biodiversity also leads to loss of cultural diversity. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in india. Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem. Although several important biodiversity strategies, policies and programmes have been developed with international support, implementation is still in the very early stages. Details conservation and sustainable use of medicinal. Conservation is the sustainable use of resources and encompasses protection as.
Absence of proper biodiversity related database and knowledge management which form. Ipbes is to perform regular and timely assessments of knowledge on biodiversity and ecosystem services and their interlinkages at the global level. It follows the wellknown driversstatepressureresponse approach for addressing biodiversity conservation on land. And sustainable use of forest biodiversity secretariat cbd technical series no.
The focus of the biodiversity and conservation programme is on the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that ensures equitable and sustainable. The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by e. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development bill adams looks at development in the field of biodiversity conservation, an area where success stories are often rivalled with news of extinctions, but also an area where tackling isolated issues of protection has moved to an understanding of biodiversity s integral importance to. Biodiversity refers to the variety of all forms of life on earth, including the. Article 11 of convention on biological diversity has emphasized on this issue by stating. Also addressing an invitation by the conference of.
Performance standard 6 recognizes the need to consider impacts on biodiversity in both natural and modified habitats as modified habitats can also have significant biodiversity value, often in managed agricultural landscapes. International union for conservation of nature and natural resources iucn is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the steps. India business and biodiversity initiative ibbi businesses are major stakeholders in conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity. Reducing wastes and pollutants is also an important element to reduce adverse impacts on biodiversity. Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types of ecosystems, different species of organisms with the whole. The mekong wetlands biodiversity conservation and sustainable use programme mwbp aims at wetland conservation and sustainable resource management in four countries in the lower mekong. The convention of biological diversity provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity it is a key instrument to promote sustainable development and tackle the global loss of biodiversity. Pdf three global conditions for biodiversity conservation. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity 12 access to genetic resources. Biodiversity conservation through community based natural. Each contracting party shall, as far as possible and as.
Conservation and sustainable natural resource management during the. They range from tiny, singlecelled microbes like nanoarchaeum equitans, 400 nm in diameter living as parasites on other. Conservation of biodiversity for sustainable development. Comprehensive educational strategy for biodiversity conservation. Facilitating conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Mekong wetlands biodiversity conservation and sustainable. The need for new criteria and indicators for the assessment of biodiversity conservation as part of sustainable forest management of tropical forests has been identified as a priority by many. The jrs biodiversity foundation is issuing a request for proposals rfp for multiyear projects focused upon biodiversity. Guidance note 6 biodiversity conservation and sustainable.
Although several protocols, regulations and agreements have been framed but still the targets have not been achieved. Traditional knowledge systems for biodiversity conservation by deep narayan pandey 1 introduction. Life may be represented in forms that can be both benign and malignant. Biodiversity indicators help us measure and monitor a pressures or threats, such as trends in land and water use, habitat loss or invasive species, b the state of species and ecosystems, such as the health. F regulating by granting approvals or otherwise requests for commercial utilization or biosurvey and bioutilization of any biological resource by indians. Sustainable use of biodiversity home department of. These sites do not form a protection category in germany. Towards conservation and sustainable use organization of economic cooperation and development, paris, 2003 pp. Life4best provides grant funding for smallscale field actions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the outermost regions of the european union ors. May 14, 2007 without the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, we will not achieve the millennium development goals. The convention of biological diversity provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity it is. Aug 14, 2018 biodiversity conservation should be the top priority of all the nations.
Moreover few good examples exists to demonstrate the importance of sustainable use of biodiversity for economic development. The programme has had a very long gestation period. Without biodiversity in an ecosystem we would not have the many plants and animals we find in our world today, including us. Biodiversity risks and opportunities in the apparel sector. Preparatory committee on conservation and sustainable use. Its a way to ensure that we meet the needs of both. Sustainable forest management is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Biodiversity and conservation department of environmental. Biodiversity conservation through community based natural resource management. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community.
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