4.1.2 Biodiversity – Conservation Agreements Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Name three conservation agreements.
A
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
- The Rio Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS)
2
Q
What is CITES?
A
An agreement between many governments to regulate the trade of endangered species.
3
Q
Give three aims of CITES.
A
- Monitors trade in endangered species
- Ensures trade does not endanger wild populations
- Prohibits trade in wild plants
- Allows trade in less endangered organisms
4
Q
What was agreed at the Rio convention?
A
Countries have to develop national strategies for sustainable use of organisms.
5
Q
State 3 aims of the Rio Convention.
A
- share genetic resources
- share access to scientific knowledge
- promote ex situ conservation;
- raise awareness of biodiversity to general public
- allow cohesive international cooperation
6
Q
Where does the Countryside Stewardship Scheme apply?
A
The UK
7
Q
What has the Countryside Stewardship Scheme now been changed to?
A
The Environmental Stewardship Scheme
8
Q
What does the Countryside Stewardship Scheme involve?
A
Payments offered to farmers and land managers to enhance and conserve English landscape.
9
Q
Give three aims of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
A
- Sustains beauty and biodiversity
- restores neglected land
- conserves archaeological and historic features
- improves and creates wildlife habitats
