Across the vast seascapes, jungles, deserts, and many more biomes and terrains, an extensive variety of exquisite flora and fauna can be found, especially fauna. All forms of fauna have thrived in their natural habitats, forming a harmony and balance that can be referred to as “biodiversity”. Many people rely on these animals for food, income, shelter, and much more.
In recent years, biodiversity has plummeted into crisis, as many more animals go extinct, prompting increased efforts to save them from scientists and conservationists, among many others.
In a report by the United Nations that took over four years to write and was compiled by 85 experts from 33 different countries, many pathways to either restoring species or using the available resources from still surviving species more effectively were explored. One of the co-chairs of the assessment, Marla R. Emery, says, “Half of humanity benefits from and makes use of wild animals, and often without even knowing that they’re doing so.”
Out of all the species that humans make use of, one third are listed as threatened at some level. A biodiversity master’s student at the University College London gives her opinion on the matter, stating, “The use of these specific species is not yet directly contributing to their extinction, as far as we can tell.”
There are also several other pathways to helping beside a national conservation effort by a large organization. Indigenous and local traditions may also play a large role in helping. On the largest island in the Philippines, the Cordillera region of Luzon, the entire community has mobilized to protect the lush forests, by keeping track of the trees there and planting new ones in the time that old ones will continue to age and die out.
An Argentine Indigenous lawyer also spoke about this. Viviana Figueroa says, “If wildlife disappears, our culture is at risk, our lifestyle and our livelihood is at risk… There is still a lot of work to be done, but at least there is some recognition.”
An impact can also be made by the fishing communities. Unregulated and sometimes even illegal fishing has been extremely common in the past, and small fisheries or markets have been finding it hard to make business because of that.
Despite the recent decline in biodiversity, national efforts have stepped up to help– and if those aren’t enough, under-recognized groups such as remote villagers may also be able to help, steadying the road to biodiversity once again.
Sources: https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1657470224621x448414386281602370/Biodiversity%20Crisis%20Affects%20Billions%20Who%20Rely%20on%20Wild%20Species%2C%20Researchers%20Say%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times.pdf
In recent years, biodiversity has plummeted into crisis, as many more animals go extinct, prompting increased efforts to save them from scientists and conservationists, among many others.
In a report by the United Nations that took over four years to write and was compiled by 85 experts from 33 different countries, many pathways to either restoring species or using the available resources from still surviving species more effectively were explored. One of the co-chairs of the assessment, Marla R. Emery, says, “Half of humanity benefits from and makes use of wild animals, and often without even knowing that they’re doing so.”
Out of all the species that humans make use of, one third are listed as threatened at some level. A biodiversity master’s student at the University College London gives her opinion on the matter, stating, “The use of these specific species is not yet directly contributing to their extinction, as far as we can tell.”
There are also several other pathways to helping beside a national conservation effort by a large organization. Indigenous and local traditions may also play a large role in helping. On the largest island in the Philippines, the Cordillera region of Luzon, the entire community has mobilized to protect the lush forests, by keeping track of the trees there and planting new ones in the time that old ones will continue to age and die out.
An Argentine Indigenous lawyer also spoke about this. Viviana Figueroa says, “If wildlife disappears, our culture is at risk, our lifestyle and our livelihood is at risk… There is still a lot of work to be done, but at least there is some recognition.”
An impact can also be made by the fishing communities. Unregulated and sometimes even illegal fishing has been extremely common in the past, and small fisheries or markets have been finding it hard to make business because of that.
Despite the recent decline in biodiversity, national efforts have stepped up to help– and if those aren’t enough, under-recognized groups such as remote villagers may also be able to help, steadying the road to biodiversity once again.
Sources: https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1657470224621x448414386281602370/Biodiversity%20Crisis%20Affects%20Billions%20Who%20Rely%20on%20Wild%20Species%2C%20Researchers%20Say%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times.pdf
