10 Questions
What is Colombia's ranking in terms of bird species diversity?
First in the world
What percentage of global species can be found in Colombia?
One out of every 10 species
What is the primary source of income for organized crime in Colombia?
Illegal wildlife trafficking
What is the impact of environmental crimes on biodiversity?
It causes significant harm to biodiversity
What is the purpose of the Environmental Crime Prevention and Justice Program?
To combat environmental crimes
How many square kilometers of ecologically important areas have been impacted by the program in Colombia?
Over 167,000 square kilometers
Which of the following countries supports the Environmental Crime Prevention and Justice Program?
United Kingdom
What is the goal of the Environmental Crime Prevention and Justice Program in terms of the 2030 Agenda?
To combat environmental crimes within the framework
What is the result of environmental crimes on human livelihoods?
It causes significant harm
What is the ranking of Colombia in terms of plant diversity?
Among the top three countries
Study Notes
- Colombia ranks first in bird species and second in orchid species, and is among the top three countries in the world in terms of plant, amphibian, butterfly, and freshwater fish diversity.
- The country is third in palm species and reptile diversity, and fourth in mammal diversity, making it the third country with the highest biodiversity in the world.
- One out of every 10 species that exist on the planet can be found in Colombia, highlighting its rich biodiversity.
- Organized crime operates in Colombia, generating income through illegal transactions, including environmental crimes such as illegal wildlife trafficking, deforestation, land grabbing, illegal mining, and pollution.
- Environmental crimes cause significant harm to biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, affecting many communities that depend on these resources.
- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) created the Environmental Crime Prevention and Justice Program to address environmental crimes in the Andean region and southern cone.
- The program aims to combat environmental crimes within the framework of the 2030 Agenda, and has impacted over 167,000 square kilometers of ecologically important areas in Colombia since 2019.
- The program is supported by the governments of the United Kingdom, Norway, and Colombia, and works to strengthen institutions, create community alliances, and support law enforcement efforts.
- The UNODC works with over 150 countries to support states in combating organized crime, and in Colombia, it is strengthening institutions and creating community alliances to combat environmental crimes.
This quiz covers Colombia's rich biodiversity and the threats it faces from environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking and deforestation. Learn about the UNODC's efforts to combat these crimes and protect the country's ecosystem. Test your knowledge on Colombia's unique biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts.
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