conservation and international cooperation

Question 1

what are the cooperation’s that aim to conserve biodiversity called

Answer 1

-the rio convention on biological diversity
-the convention on international trade in endangered species
-the countryside stewardship scheme

Question 2

what does the rio convention of biological diversity do

Answer 2

provides advice to governments on how to conserve biodiversity

Question 3

what are the three rio conventions

Answer 3

1. conservation of biological diversity
2. sustainable use of components of biological diversity
3. the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of utilisation of genetic resources

Question 4

what is the convention on international trade in endangered species

Answer 4

-regulates trade in wild animal and plant species
-limit trade through licensing
-all imports and exports have to be authorised through permits and certificates

Question 5

what is the countryside stewardship scheme

Answer 5

-aims to conserve wildlife and biodiversity by promoting certain management techniques to landowners

Question 6

4 main benefits of the countryside stewardship scheme

Answer 6

1. wildlife and nature (restoring habitats, providing food)
2. pollinators (providing pollen and nectar source)
3. water/flooding (making water cleaner, reduce risk of flooding)
4. woodland (funding tree health, creation of new woodland)

Question 7

Aims of the Rio convention (mark scheme)

Answer 7

-share genetic resources
-sustainable use of organisms
-promoting ex situ conservation methods
-promote international cooperation

Question 8

aim of the convention on international trade in endangered species (mark scheme)

Answer 8

-regulate trade in endangered species
-ensure trade doesn’t endanger wild populations
-allow trade in less endangered wild species/organisms