Sector engagement initiative on biodiversity, which was established as a voluntary program mainly in the economic sector to promote privatesector participation in the implementation of the convention on biological diversity, particularly in such areas as conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable use. The relationship of tourism development to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use energy and water resources. Protection and sustainable use of gene tic resources. The focus of this essay is on those positive initiatives.
Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of fruit. Thus the value of a natural forest, with all its species richness is much greater than a plantation. Wcpa by integrating both sustainable use and conservation in iucns. Ongoing loss of biodiversity as a result of a shortterm focus has to be halted in view of longterm responsibilities and benefits. It follows the wellknown driversstatepressureresponse approach for addressing biodiversity conservation on land. Conserve biodiversity use it sustainably ensure fair distribution of its benefits the cbd has been signed by 188 nations, but not by the united states. Incentive measures for the conservation and sustainable. The writers of the articles have been explicitly asked to focus on biodiversity and sustainability, particularly on how the conservation and sustainable use of the former is an essential component of the latter. Conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable use. What do we mean by conservation and sustainable use there is a definition for anyones preconception. This is designed for use by rural development practitioners and local. Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use iucn. One important issue is seen as decisive for its success. As in situ conservation provides a natural reservoir of crop genetic resources and this.
Institute of tourism studies, george washington university 600 21 st. Three global conditions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use 3cs is an implementation framework suitable for use in the post2020 sp. Harvesting of fruits on the experimental farm merkenskiy, photo by bakyt sauranbaev isbn 9789290439141. Pdf the loss of biological diversity is a global crisis. The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in marine and coastal ecosystems is a key aspect of sustainable development. How sectors can contribute to sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity secretariat of the convention on biological diversity, 2014 biodiversity is an important element of our natural capital. Conserving biodiversity and using biological resources in.
Conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, ocean and. Notes on needs of conservation of biodiversity grade 10. It is also related to the production and consumption patterns on which the poor depend directly. Focus here on properties common to most definitions. Incentive measures for the conservation and sustainable use. Conservation and sustainable use of pollinators convention. A stakeholder framework theme a ecotourism policies and planning kristin m. Voluntary guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of. The sustainable tourism stakeholder management framework evolved from this project and is used to present the results to date. The loss of biodiversity is recognised as a tremendous threat to ecosystems, but its maintenance is challenging. We are searching for more sustainable practices to lessen the consumerism that affects much of the world.
Carrying out conservation can be quite complicated, and is further compounded by. Sustainable use of biological resources holds key to. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in agriculture. The three global conditions for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use locke et al. A focus on the sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity in primary sectors. Iucn believes that it is of critical importance to address the issue of sustainable use of biodiversity, which is one of the three objectives of the convention on biological diversity cbd. Isbn 283170765x layout by marc hegemans, haarlem, netherlands printed by albani drukkers bv, the hague, netherlands illustrations the baltic ecological networks.
We need to conserve biodiversity keeping in view the direct use values, indirect use values, and intrinsic value of biodiversity. Conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity. Further to cop7 decision vii12 annex ii, 2, sustainable use should be considered as more. Conservation is one major topic within the concept of sustainability. The sustainable use of biodiversity is very important because present and future generations can meet their needs. The functions of bmc are to promote conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity including preservation of habitats, conservation of land races, folk varieties, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals and microorganisms and recording of local knowledge relating to biological diversity.
Conservation can not be conducted in isolation from humans and for conservation to be successful and sustainable there needs to be local community involvement. International treaties the convention on biological diversity cbd, from the rio conference in 1992, aims to. Furthermore, the swedish environmental protection board initiated in 2006 the establishment of regional landscape strategies for the environmental policy that amongst others shall find measures to integrate and balance sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity swedish environmental. A biodiversity conservation plan for papua new guinea based on biodiversity tradeoffs analysis daniel p. Article 11 of convention on biological diversity has emphasized on this issue by stating. Conservation of agricultural biodiversity, development and sustainable use of its potentials in agriculture, forestry and fisheries a strategy of the german federal ministry of food, agriculture and consumer protection on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity for food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries. This sourcebook encourages action aimed at managing agricultural biodiversity resources within existing landscapes and ecosystems, in support of the livelihoods of farmers, fishers and livestock keepers. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Statement the relationship of tourism development to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use energy and water resources. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Integrating biodiversity conservation into national. 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. Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Conservation of agricultural biodiversity, development and.
The 2030 agenda for sustainable development, agreed by the 193 states members of the united nations, sets out an. Progress in the implementation of the strategic plan and progress towards the. Biodiversity and sustainable development ann dale royal roads university, victoria, british columbia, canada keywords. The sustainable use of resources means to use them in conservation basis so that they will not deplete following tips help to conserve the resources and use them sustainable basis. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in dibeen. Biodiversity conservation in india biology discussion. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity revised2. In the longterm the economic sustainable returns from nonwood forest products is said to be greater than the returns from felling a forest for its timber. Both in situ on site and ex situ off site means of conservation are equally important and to be considered complementary to each other. Both insitu and exsitu conservation have been part of the cultural traditions in india.
Biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development introduction. It is therefore necessary to integrate conservation into farming practices. The relationship of tourism development to biodiversity. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Biodiversity conservation is unlike any other sustainable development issue, because.
Ittodiversity is part of our daily lives and livelihood, and. The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems, and the services they provide, are vital national priorities as they are linked to the countrys economic, ecological and social well. Biodiversity between conservation and sustainable use. There is an increasing consciousness of the fact that such conservation with sustainable use is possible only with the involvement and cooperation of local communities and individuals. States were given sovereign control to use their resources in a manner that they do not cause damage to the environment of other states or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. Conserving biodiversity and using biological resources in a sustainable manner of food, water, pharmaceuticals, timber and fibre. Biodiversity and the sustainable development goals trondheim. In fact, the very existence of human species and sustainable development depend on biodiversity conservation. Indias growing population, rapid economic growth and industrialisation have increased the pressure on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
This study shall detect both some challenges and facilities to find solutions for the integration and balance of sustainable use and conservation of. Project report on biodiversity environmental pollution. Biodiversity underpins all fishing and aquaculture activities, as. In situ conservation of crop genetic resources has sometimes not been given importance. Proceedings of international scientific and practical conference, 2326 august 2011, tashkent, uzbekistan cover illustration. Mainstreaming biodiversity in development t he convention on biological diversity requires state parties to integrate the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or crosssectoral plans, programs, and policies. I biodiversity and sustainable development ann dale encyclopedia of life support systems eolss role of biodiversity kay and regier, 2000. Biodiversity, consumption patterns and globalisa tion by dr. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. The critical problem is not merely the conservation of. Biodiversity as the basis of sustainable livelihoods of the poor. Incentive measures for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity 5 foreword measures that provide incentives to conserve biodiversity and use its components in a sustainable manner are increasingly recognized as an important tool to ensure that biodiversity considerations are reflected in all relevant. Oceans, seas and coastal areas form an integrated and essential component of the earths ecosystem and are critical to sustainable development. New guinea is committed to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
The local population women and men benefits from sustainable management of natural resources, and from a number of livelihood projects. Principles and practices with asian examples new horizons in environmental economics tisdell, clement a. Biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development. Conservation ecosystem or population does not have to be in pristine state is not at risk of local extinction or longterm decline. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in india. 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. Its a way to ensure that we meet the needs of both present and future generations.
It is especially essential in achieving cbd objectives conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and access and benefitsharing to harmonize ethical aspects in biodiversity conservation and economic aspects as the basis of livelihoods of people based on scientific knowledge. Biodiversity as the diverse species of life forms is not just a conservation issue. For this, the development of institutional structures at local levels is necessary. In the uk most biodiversity is found in countryside which is farmed. The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in dibeen nature reserve project implementation is through the united nations development programme jordan and project execution is through national nongovernmental organisation execution, namely the royal society for the conservation of nature rscn and the designated national coordinating.
Towards conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Sustainable use of biodiversity department of environmental. From invasive alien species to sustainable tourism to. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity is ndamental to ecologically sustainable development. Integrating conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. 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. As human population increases, so does the pressure on ecosystems,since we draw ever more resources from them. Assessment, conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity foreword the convention on biological diversity cbd, negotiated under the auspices of the united nations. Significance of biodiversity in natural medicine 6.
Article of the convention on biological diversity defines sustainable use as. Biodiversity conservation in india your article library. 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. Policy instruments for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. Modern intensive agricultural ecosystems have a relatively lower diversity of crops. Conservation of biodiversity khoshoo 1993 summarizes different options available for conservation of biodiversity.