Zoo lecture

Question 1

3 red numbers from IUCN

Answer 1

1,000,000 threatened species

10-100 times faster loss of species than in last 10 million years

70% of the world’s vertebrates have been lost since 1970

Question 2

Saving species together

Answer 2

Principles:
1. Long-term commitment
2. Local engagement
3. Evidence-based
4. Network and collaboration

Goals:
1. Stop biodiversity loss
2. Fight illegal trade and poaching
3. Protect the climate and the environment
4. Ensure coexistence for humans and animals

Focus areas:
1. International development
2. Biodiversity in Denmark
3. Genetics and populations
4. Animal behavior and welfare
5. Network and collaboration

Question 3

Subgoals of goal 1: Stop biodiversity loss

Answer 3

Habitat restoration

Sustainable populations

Question 4

Subgoals of goal 2: Fight illegal trade and poaching

Answer 4

Monitoring

Knowledge and capacity building

Question 5

Subgoals of goal 3: Protect the climate and environment

Answer 5

Effect of climate change

Responsible consumer behavior

Question 6

Subgoals of goal 4 : Ensure coexistence for humans and animals

Answer 6

Protected areas

Sustainable production