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[March Theme Report] Wildlife Preservation

by Tarek Harb | 04-03-2023 00:27


Because of human activities, wildlife around the world is facing unprecedented difficulties. Many species of animals and plants are under danger of extinction due to human activities like deforestation, overfishing, pollution, and climate change, and the loss of biodiversity has a ripple impact on the planet's ecosystems.

Alarming conditions currently exist for wildlife throughout the world. Mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian populations have decreased by an average of 68% since 1970, according to the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report 2020. The main causes of this decline are habitat loss and degradation, which are then followed by overuse of natural resources, climate change, and pollution.

Many methods and tactics have been put into place at the local, national, and international levels to solve the problem of protecting wildlife. Create protected areas, such as national parks, animal reserves, and other conservation zones, as one tactic. By preventing them from being destroyed or harmed by human activity, these protected areas assist to protect species and their ecosystems.

The regulation of activities such as fishing and hunting, which can result in overfishing and population decline, is another method of protecting animals. To stop smuggling and illegal poaching, regulations on the trade of wildlife and its byproducts are crucial.

Also, maintaining wildlife depends on actions that encourage sustainable development and lessen the harm that human activity causes to the ecosystem. The impact on wildlife and their habitats can be reduced by using sustainable forestry, agricultural, and fishing methods.

The need to think about how wildlife may coexist in urban settings is critical as the world grows more urbanized. Urban wildlife, which includes birds, animals, reptiles, and insects, can contribute significantly to the ecosystem by performing crucial functions including pollination, pest control, and seed dissemination. In addition to improving the quality of life for locals, creating green spaces like parks and gardens can provide habitats for urban animals.

But growing urbanization and pollution can also harm wildlife. Urban wildlife may have to compete for resources and face more dangers from pollution and human disruptions as natural habitats are destroyed or degraded.

Wildlife and their habitats may be impacted by the development of energy resources such as oil and gas exploitation and renewable energy initiatives. For instance, whereas oil and gas extraction can result in habitat loss and pollution, the development of wind turbines and solar panels has the potential to disrupt bird and bat populations.

Environmental assessments that are in-depth and mitigation plans that are developed are crucial for reducing the effects of energy development on animals. These tactics could entail actions like staying away from sensitive ecosystems, reducing disturbance during project development and operation, and rehabilitating habitats thereafter.

Finally, despite the fact that the state of the world's animals is alarming, there are ways to conserve and safeguard them. To maintain the biodiversity of the globe, it is essential to take action to create protected areas, control hunting and fishing, encourage sustainable development, and take into account how energy development may affect animals. We can guarantee a future that is sustainable for both people and wildlife if we work together.