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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
6. Biodiversity underpins current and future human health, well-being and economic prosperity. Yet it is being destroyed at an unprecedented and accelerating rate. Discuss ‘nature-based solutions’ to conserve biodiversity. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
International Day of Biodiversity was celebrated on May 22. It gave us an opportunity to appreciate the wonder of biodiversity and renew our commitment to nurture and protect all the many forms of life with which we share our planet.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of biodiversity, threats to it and nature based solutions to conserve it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining biodiversity.
Body:
First, write about the reasons as to why Biodiversity is important to humans. Economic—biodiversity provides humans with raw materials for consumption and production, Ecological life support, Recreation—many recreational pursuits rely on our unique biodiversity, Cultural and scientific. Bring out the link of biodiversity and many livelihoods – such as those of farmers, fishers and timber workers, are dependent on biodiversity. Give specific examples.
Next, present the threats and destruction faced by biodiversity. Substantiate with examples and statistics.
Next, discuss ‘nature-based solutions’ as a measure to conserve biodiversity and its importance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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