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What is the estimated cost of implementing a strategic plan to protect biodiversity by 2020?
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?
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?
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?
Why do countries not comply with international conventions?
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What is the current status of the plan to protect biodiversity?
What is the current status of the plan to protect biodiversity?
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Who has a minimal environmental footprint?
Who has a minimal environmental footprint?
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What is the main obstacle to achieving recognition under international law?
What is the main obstacle to achieving recognition under international law?
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What is the primary goal of conventions?
What is the primary goal of conventions?
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What happens when countries fail to meet their goals under international conventions?
What happens when countries fail to meet their goals under international conventions?
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What is the purpose of ratifying conventions?
What is the purpose of ratifying conventions?
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