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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
