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?

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