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Loss of biodiversity - caused and solved by globalisation? (view source)
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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). A current, alrming example for this is the bee death in Norther America caused by an Australien virus.<ref> For further information about this example read an article [http://www.gmo-safety.eu/en/news/587.docu.html ''Imported viruses are likely cause of bee death ''] by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. </ref> | ||
Even if globalization is no direct reason for biodiversity loss, the consequences of the loss do have real impact on global environment as one example for global public goods and also on policy. | Even if globalization is no direct reason for biodiversity loss, the consequences of the loss do have real impact on global environment as one example for global public goods and also on policy. | ||