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Loss of biodiversity - caused and solved by globalisation?: Difference between revisions
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Close to the developing of trade related to globalization there were cultivations of rivers- with a huge impact on the ecosystem and the biodiversity in these parts. | Close to the developing of trade related to globalization there were cultivations of rivers- with a huge impact on the ecosystem and the biodiversity in these parts. | ||
Another main reason for the loss of biodiversity are invasive alien species: For example New Zealand lost 40% of it’s own bird species and even 40% more are threatened- since settlers brought their own European species to these countries (cf. Forum Biodiversität, 2002, p. 3). | Another main reason for the loss of biodiversity are invasive alien species: For example New Zealand lost 40% of it’s own bird species and even 40% more are threatened- since settlers brought their own European species to these countries (cf. Forum Biodiversität, 2002, p. 3). | ||
These movements of population and genetic material increase with the development of technology, trade, specialization in agriculture and environment- trade and homogenization in all dimensions (unintentional as well in biodiversity) are main thoughts of globalization (cf. Olorode, 2004, p. 532). | These movements of population and genetic material increase with the development of technology, trade, specialization in agriculture and environment- trade and homogenization in all dimensions (unintentional as well in biodiversity) are main thoughts of globalization (cf. Olorode, 2004, p. 532). | ||
Even if globalization is no direct reason for biodiversity loss, the consequences of the loss do have real impact on global environment and also on policy. | |||
==Efforts for Conservation== | ==Efforts for Conservation== | ||