Global Biodiversity Framework Overview

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What are the two main components of population growth?

Economic growth and urbanization

Natural birth and migration (correct)

Deforestation and biodiversity loss

Pollution and climate change

What are the negative environmental effects of rapid population growth?

Climate change, wealth expansion, and middle class emergence.

Ocean acidification, displacement and migration, and disruptions of ecosystems.

Pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. (correct)

Economic growth, urbanization, and pollution.

Population growth has been relatively stable throughout human history.

False

What causes ozone depletion?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, and carbon tetrachloride are the primary contributors to ozone depletion. Signup and view all the answers

What are the major sources of global warming?

Burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture. Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary effects of climate change?

Rising temperatures, human health risks, economic impact, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction. Signup and view all the answers

Natural disasters are events caused by human intervention.

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What is the definition of a hurricane?

A hurricane is a large, rotating storm characterized by strong winds and intense rainfall, primarily forming over warm ocean waters. Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of a landslide?

Volcanic activity, human activities, and earthquakes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key steps to take during a tsunami?

Listen to local news for updates and warnings, evacuate to higher ground or inland if necessary, and follow instructions from authorities. Signup and view all the answers

What are the measures to prevent global warming?

Reducing fossil fuel use, recycling and waste reduction, and supporting climate policy and legislation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary contributors to economic inequality?

Wealth, income, and economic opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Lack of education contributes to political instability.

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What is the definition of unemployment?

Unemployment refers to the situation where individuals actively seeking employment are unable to find a job. It is an important indicator of economic health and can have significant consequences for individuals, families, and society. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

The GBF is an international agreement to address biodiversity loss
It emerged from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and was finalized at COP15 (2022) in Montreal
The framework sets ambitious 2030 targets to halt and reverse biodiversity loss globally

Key Events and Historical Context

COP15 (Montreal 2022): The GBF was adopted, a crucial step in global biodiversity governance with countries committing to ambitious targets for protecting ecosystems and species
Kunming Declaration (2021): This declaration, a precursor to COP15, highlighted the urgent need for transformative change to address biodiversity loss and set the stage for the GBF
Global Assessment Report (2019): The IPBES report showed alarming rates of biodiversity loss and that 1 million species are at risk of extinction
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity (2011-2020): This previous plan informed the development of the GBF. Lessons from its implementation helped create a more effective biodiversity conservation framework

Threats to Biodiversity

Biodiversity: Includes all life on Earth, encompassing species, microorganisms, fungi, and invertebrates
Declining Biodiversity: A significant problem, with three billion birds lost in North America since 1970 and 83% decline in beetles in the US in the last 40 years. 41% of US ecosystems are at risk of collapse (2020). Biodiversity loss is a top global economic threat
Habitat Loss: The major threat, driven by human expansion, resource extraction, agriculture, urbanization, and logging. This fragments populations and reduces species survival ability
Climate Change: Rising temperatures, precipitation changes, and extreme weather events disrupt ecosystems. Ocean acidification further threatens marine life
Pollution: Air, water, and soil pollution from industrial activities, agriculture, and waste disposal harm ecosystems

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Explore the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), an international agreement to combat biodiversity loss finalized at COP15 in Montreal, 2022. Learn about key events such as the Kunming Declaration and the Global Assessment Report that shaped this ambitious initiative to protect ecosystems and species by 2030.