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Winners and Losers

UN 1992Convention of Biological Diversity: CBD

Ending the degradation of life on Earth

Biodiversity is defined as

Diversity of Species (number of species)

Diversity of Genes (within species)

Diversity of Habitats (ecosystems)

Signatories, 193 members of UN

Very few people would oppose, if given the opportunity to sign in

= Winners

Not to forget:

The next Generation

Western Europe (EU) have taken legaslative measures to comply with CBD

Species and Habitats Directive:

-Members states are obliged by law to, preserve or restore, species and habitats to

-Favourable Conservation Status

Areas of Conflict

Habitat conservation often cause conflict due to ownership of land (private land)

Species conservation cause conflict, particularlyregarding Large Carnivores

Coexistence with Large Carnivores is Challenging

No environmental policies can be adopted

without producing losers

Creative solutions and mitigating conflict is essential

Thank You!

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