GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 3 - Wildlife Conservation

learn about the complexities of wildlife conservation; discover the factors that contribute to biodiversity loss and plans to restore biodiversity; and develop a greater understanding of the different perspectives on the protection of endangered species. In this issue, we will: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 3 of 12 Scan or click on the QR code to access the primer. Welcome to the Primer series. Here you will find the weekly Primer articles and some curated resources to support teaching and learning. In this issue, let's learn more about wildlife conservation and consider its value given the competing demand for resources and inevitability of extinction of species.

THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS - A VISUAL GUIDE Learn about the biodiversity crisis and how conservation efforts can prevent the loss of wildlife. BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 3/12 Read about the unprecedented decline in wildlife and ecosystems as well as the opportunities and challenges of establishing a global pact. A GLOBAL PACT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Why is BIODIVERSITY IMPORTANT? Watch this video to find out what biodiversity is and its significance to our lives. Watch this video to learn about the causes of biodiversity loss and why we need biodiversity.

Taimur presents the view that conservationists should consider economics. HOW MUCH IS A SPECIES WORTH? Quah and Tan argue that valuing biodiversity in Singapore requires ecologists and economists to work closely together to refine valuation techniques to account for the complexities of biodiversity. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS Boakes and Redding put forth the view that consensus and urgent action are needed to control extinction. EXTINCTION IS AN ISSUE IN ITS OWN RIGHT ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 To what extent should wildlife be conserved given the many competing demands for resources? How far do you agree with the different perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge other views? As you read these articles, consider the following: PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. PRIMER 3/12

ST GPRESOURCES OTHER ST RESOURCES ST IBRESOURCES EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 3/12 Want to learn more about wildlife conservation?Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. Green Pulse by The Straits Times Bringing back the dodo -Will de-extinction work? The role of the private sectorin conservation efforts Listen to thispodcast onhow humansare exploitingwild plantsand animals. Funding bybusinesses helpswith innovativesolutions inconservationprogrammes. A biotech companyis resurrecting theiconic dodo. Whatbenefits might thisbring?

ACCESS TO PREMIUM ARTICLES Resource Scarcity, Climate Considerations and Implications on Geopolitics Budget 2023 Wildlife Conservation The Value of International Sporting Competitions Today Regulation of Medical Technology Fame and Celebrity Culture The Search for Authenticity in an Interconnected World Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds Words Matter: Language and Power The Place of Museums Today The Sharing Economy Doing Good 20 Mar 27 Mar 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 8 May 15 May 22 May 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 7 Aug Scan or click on the QR code for step-by-step instructions on how to log in to ST Online. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER TOPICS One winner per school per week* Winners are determined based on the total number of articles read in each week. Each winner will receive a prize from SPH Media Limited. The top three students who read the most articles over the 12 weeks will be identified from the weekly winners and they will receive attractive prizes from SPH Media Limited! The school with the highest average number of articles read during the Primer season will also be announced at the end of the campaign. Preliminary RounDS *Past winners will not be eligible in the following weeks but will qualify for the final round. Final Round Organised in conjunction with the Primer season (over 12 weeks from 20 March to 7 August) READING CAMPAIGN

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