Research and Review 5x5 Biodiversity and Economics

7/30/2019 Research and Review 5x5 Biodiversity and Economics

1/14

Research and Review Elementary Level 1

Summer 2013

EnvironmentBiodiversity 'fundamental' to economics

a2bitnickel


2/14

2

Research and Review ~~ Environment (4)

Topic Focus: Biodiversity 'fundamental' to economicsWhere should you look before you start each story do some research?

Google this topic focus and you may find too many choices.

Lets cut this into a smaller piece.

What are some ideas that you find when you Google the Topic Focus, like what dowe mean fundamental to economics.

Definitions of fundamental and economics:

____________________________ ___________________________

____________________________ ___________________________

____________________________ ___________________________

Label each answer from 1~ 6.

Which is most important? _______________________

Why?

__________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Story Title: Biodiversity 'fundamental' to economics

The title helps you discover ideas. In this title we find words that will help us.

The url ishttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6432217.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6432217.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6432217.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6432217.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6432217.stm


3/14

3

Now find some information to answer these three questions.

Find some ideas like ~

What are three fundamentals?1.___________________________________2.___________________________________3.___________________________________

Why are they important to economics?

1.___________________________________2.___________________________________3.

___________________________________

What solutions can you find that can help global economics?

1.___________________________________2.___________________________________3.___________________________________

Discuss this when you get to class.

Topic ~Biodiversity 'fundamental' to economics 5x5

Step 1 ~~ Think about 5 different ideas to help us understand theproblem. Look at your research to help you.

1.___Loss of space ________

2.___ Management ________

3._________________

4._________________

5._________________


4/14


5/14

5

5._________________

i) _______________________________________________ii) _______________________________________________iii) _______________________________________________iv) _______________________________________________v) _______________________________________________

Step 3 ~~ Make longer one sentence answersfor each question.

1.___Loss of space________i) _________________________________________________ii) _________________________________________________iii) _________________________________________________iv) _________________________________________________v) _________________________________________________

2._________________

i) _______________________________________________ii) _______________________________________________iii) _______________________________________________iv) _______________________________________________v) _______________________________________________

3._________________i) _______________________________________________ii) _______________________________________________iii) _______________________________________________iv) _______________________________________________v) _______________________________________________

4._________________i) _______________________________________________ii) _______________________________________________iii) _______________________________________________iv) _______________________________________________v) _______________________________________________


6/14

6

5._________________i) _______________________________________________ii) _______________________________________________iii)_______________________________________________iv) _______________________________________________v) _______________________________________________

Read the story

Biodiversity 'fundamental' to economicsVIEWPOINT Sigmar Gabriel

Germany has put biodiversity, alongside climate change, at the top the agenda for its G8presidency. In this week's Green Room, Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel says failure toaddress the loss of species will make the world a poorer place - both naturally and economically.

Some might ask why biodiversity should be an issue on the G8+5 agenda. Well, there is a clearanswer. The G8 nations, together with the five major emerging economies of China, India, SouthAfrica, Brazil, Mexico, use almost three-quarters of the Earth's biocapacity - the capacity of theworld's ecosystems to produce natural resources and to reduce harmful substances.

The loss of global biological diversity is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Up to 150 species

are becoming extinct every day. As well as their uniqueness and beauty, their specific functionswithin ecosystems are also irrecoverably lost. The web of life that sustains our global society isgetting weaker and weaker. That is why Germany has chosen both biodiversity and climatechange as top priorities for this year's environment ministers' G8+5 meeting.

'Dramatic decline'

The participating countries have the capabilities needed to move a step closer to solutions tothese two fundamental issues, which are so vital to a sustainable global future. Biologicaldiversity constitutes the indispensable foundation for our lives and for global economicdevelopment.

The production of natural resources in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, stable naturalhydrological cycles, fertile soils, a balanced climate and numerous other vital ecosystem servicescan only be permanently secured through the protection and sustainable use of biologicaldiversity.


7/14

7

Two-thirds of these ecosystem services are already in decline, some dramatically. We aregradually becoming aware of the fundamental importance of biological diversity for the globaleconomy.

For instance, the annual value of trade in oceanic fisheries is valued at $5.9bn (4.5bn euros;3.1bn) - a six-fold increase from 1976 levels. However, catch rates are in continuous decline,and almost 75% of the world's fish stocks are already fished up to or beyond their sustainablelimit. Without sound conservation and management measures, fisheries will quickly becomedepleted and a basic component of global food security will be lost.

The global value of plant-derived pharmaceutical products is more than $500bn (380bn euros;260bn) in industrialized countries. Of the medicines currently available, 40-50% are derivedfrom natural products. For oncology and anti-infective medicines, it amounts to 70-80%. Withevery species we lose, we may be losing a remedy for global health problems.

'Treasure trove'

Biological diversity provides the world's population, particularly the poor, with foodstuffs,medicines, building materials, ioenergy and protection against natural disasters. The"biodiversity treasure trove" provides the global economy with an invaluable and extensivepotential for innovative products and processes that is still widely untapped.

But our globalised and steadily growing economy is using up this irreplaceable natural asset at aterrific speed. The rate of loss of species and habitats is proceeding relentlessly at up to 1,000times the speed of natural processes.

Global biodiversity policy is therefore a fundamental component of global economic policy. Weneed a greening of globalisation. To achieve this we need a comprehensive mix of policies thatincludes regulatory measures, economic incentives and voluntary measures and integratesgovernments, the private sector and consumers.

We need to address some basic questions:

How can we enhance trade in products which are produced sustainably - can we agree on afacilitated market access for such products in the global trade regime?

How can we control the trade in illegally harvested timber and in wildlife? Can we bring companies, the stock markets and the credit sector to adopt effective codes

of conduct and criteria for investment? How can we support the certification of products to guide consumer decisions? Can we create economic incentives - for instance through the transformation of subsidies? How can we ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation

of genetic resources?


8/14

8

Besides the crucial role of direct conservation policies such as protected area systems andsustainable production methods, mainstreaming biodiversity into all relevant sectors such astrade, development, financing and transport is essential.

We are also increasingly becoming aware of the close link between biodiversity and climate.Habitats like forests, bogs and coral reefs contain massive carbon reservoirs, which significantlycontribute to regulating the global climate. Equally, the climate has a direct influence on the stateof biodiversity. Estimates predict the loss of up to 30% of species by 2050 if climate changecontinues at its current pace.

We therefore need integrated solutions to global environmental problems. If biofuels areproduced on land obtained through deforestation, their use is ineffective for climate changemitigation and has substantial negative effects on biodiversity.

Vocabulary check

Find the colored words and look them up in the dictionary. There are ten (10)

of them.

__________

1. ______________________________________________________

__________ __________

2. ______________________________________________________

__________

3. ______________________________________________________

__________

4. ________________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________

__________


9/14

9

6. ______________________________________________________

__________

7. ________________________________________________________________

8. ______________________________________________________

__________

9. ______________________________________________________

__________

10. ______________________________________________________

__________

11. ______________________________________________________

__________

12. ______________________________________________________

__________13. ______________________________________________________

__________

14. ______________________________________________________

__________ __________

15. ______________________________________________________

__________

16. ______________________________________________________

__________ __________

17. ______________________________________________________


10/14

10

__________

18. ______________________________________________________

__________19. ______________________________________________________

__________

20. ______________________________________________________

Step 4

Step 4 is to put all the answers into paragraphs. Each of the five (5) in section

one (1) is a paragraph. You will have a 5 paragraph essay now. There is oneexample for you. You make yours.

1. Loss of space_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

2.______________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________


11/14

11

3.______________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4.______________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5.______________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________


12/14

12

Step 5 is to add an introduction and a conclusion. Do this for your

essay homework.

The introduction uses all five of the major words you made inthe beginning.

The conclusion gives five basic thingsyou saidabout the points.

The Debate

Debate is about making statements NOT questions.

Each debate topic starts with a statement.

Today the topic is about Economics and Environment. The statement to defend

(agree with) or rebut (disagree with) is:

Caring for the environment does not bring enough profit. Profit and agrowing economy are more important.

Be careful with words like Always/ Never / OnlyIn the story (facts)

What ideas in the story agree with this statement? (defend / agree)

What ideas do not agree with this statement? (rebut / disagree)

What ideas expand, do not fit into these two categories?

In my research (facts)

What ideas did I find in my research that agree / disagree / expand the

statement?


13/14

13

My opinions are based on what I know plus facts from the story and my

research. On the next page you will two boxes.Numbereach point.Match eachpoint topic from the story and your research by theirnumber. Put a (+) for the

agree points, and a (-) for those which disagree.

If a point doesnt match, that is ok. This means that you will need to find an

answer later.

After you have numbered and matched your points, each one should have a

plus (+) and (-) to be a match, then you are ready to try a debate.

In the debate the teacher will give you a point or argument and you will speak

what you have found in the story and the research. In the second round you

will need to give your opinions from the research you already did to expand.


14/14

14

In this box put the (+) points ~~

(1)

________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

(2)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(3)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(4)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(5)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

In this box put the (-) points ~~

(1)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(2)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(3)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(4)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

(5)

________________________________________

________________________________________

______________________________________

In this box write your own opinions from your research related to cook stoves and human

environment. ~~~

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Research and Review 5x5 Biodiversity and Economics

Documents

Transcript of Research and Review 5x5 Biodiversity and Economics