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Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth

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What is the estimated cost of implementing a strategic plan to protect biodiversity by 2020?

$100 billion to $500 billion

$5 billion to $10 billion

$1.5 trillion

$516 billion to $2.35 trillion (correct)

What is the main reason for the exploitation, pollution, and destruction of the natural environment?

Lack of international laws and conventions

Humanity’s hunger for resources (correct)

Inadequate funding for conservation efforts

Limited awareness about environmental issues

What is necessary to preserve ecosystems?

Establish more international laws and conventions

Increase funding for conservation efforts

Conduct more research on biodiversity

Reduce worldwide consumption significantly (correct)

Why do countries not comply with international conventions?

Because compliance is not enforced and there are no consequences for non-compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the plan to protect biodiversity?

It exists only on paper Signup and view all the answers

Who has a minimal environmental footprint?

People in the global South Signup and view all the answers

What is the main obstacle to achieving recognition under international law?

The fact that countries are not required to comply with conventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of conventions?

To establish goals and obligations for countries Signup and view all the answers

What happens when countries fail to meet their goals under international conventions?

Nothing, as there are no consequences for non-compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ratifying conventions?

To make the convention binding under international law Signup and view all the answers