In:
Biologie in unserer Zeit, Wiley, Vol. 49, No. 6 ( 2019-12), p. 444-455
Abstract:
Species loss despite nature conservation: need for action and research About 40 per cent of all plant and animal species occurring in Germany (insects, mammals, fish, birds, amphibians and reptiles) are endangered or threatened with extinction; 3–4 per cent are already considered lost. A comparison with other European countries shows that the risk situation in Germany is also very serious from an international point of view. In order to better anchor nature conservation in modern society as a prerequisite for globally sustainable development, it is necessary (1) to rethink and change the actions of each individual through education, communication and discussion; (2) to refocus policy and existing funding instruments; (3) to strengthen biodiversity and nature conservation concerns in and through universities and colleges, and (4) to invest in nature conservation in order to preserve nature as the basis of human life (ecosystem services) and on account of its intrinsic value. Conservation must be economically viable. This should not only be the case for farmers, but also for any land use that meets the requirements of nature conservation. Any conservation effort should be rewarded. To ensure that the actually set and clearly defined objectives of the EU nature conservation directives can be achieved, the Federal Working Group on Nature Conservation, Landscape Conservation and Recreation (LANA) predicts that at least 1.4 billion euros additionally will be needed annually. This would correspond to about 17 euros per inhabitant and year. This comparatively small amount would more than double the budget available in Germany for the protection of biodiversity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0045-205X
,
1521-415X
DOI:
10.1002/biuz.201910689
Language:
German
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
120079-3
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2006653-3
SSG:
12
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