Discussion-01 (10 Points)

Biodiversity extinction is a global threat in conservation, caused by numerous grounds, such as several natural and human factors. The disappearance of biodiversity, without a doubt, has severe repercussions on life on Earth. Humans and all the species are profoundly interconnected within this concept of biodiversity. But how exactly is biodiversity so important to humanity? Why is biodiversity necessary for the stability of the planet? Reading chapters 10 and 11 explain why should we worry about the extinction of biodiversity and how it will impact our survival, and what should we do about it? Or does it matter it all?

Another close call that I want to pitch to you for this week is our federal agencies such as EPA, CDC, NOAA, NIH, NSF, Department of Interior, Department of Energy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the Department of Agriculture. These are globally recognized and influential institutions.

The question for this week is, are these institutions on the right track in protecting, experienced, and methodical on our Conservation of Biology from extinctions? Do you think the leadership of these institutions have the freedom to do their jobs? I know these institutions have so many robust policies and guidance on paper. Is that good enough to have them in writing, or should they implement it correctly? Are they practicing full policies and guidance in a critical real-world situation to protect the biological environment and people and children in particular who deserve the right to live in healthy? Take your stand and post your critical argument.

Out of millions, one good example I can give you to that question is click the videos below. Watch all multimedia videos and come up with your thoughts for this week.

Discussion-2. (10 Points)

Based on the chapter 10 discussion, this conversation leads us to chapter 11 on Conservation Planning and Priorities . This week’s primary question is what our responsibilities on Conservation Planning and Priorities are to protect biodiversity from extinction.

Give some thoughts on the native communities vs. conservation. The indigenous communities had a close connection with the environment and conservation. Somehow, the traditional values are declining over time and shaped by corrupted political nature. Should we protect the traditional values in environmental preservation or forget about it move with the new practices? Consider the policy dedication of the 26th president of the United States. President Ted Roosevelt, the dedicated conservationist, setting aside well over 200 million acres of land for national forests, reserves, and wildlife refuges during his presidency. What do our contemporary leaders have accomplished to manage and conserve our Conservation of Biology from extinctions? Again, take your critical stand and discuss your thoughts.

Read Rep. Mo Brooks’, Alabama: Comments on sea-level rise (Links to an external site.)

I know I am pitching this week the topic to politics with biodiversity and conservation. That is the point that we are heading to future discussions. Conservation is POLITICS (it is real and unfortunate) and can’t be achieved without clean politics and statesmanship. To protect this magnificent nature of biodiversity, we need critical thinkers, visionary leaders, truth-tellers, educators, statesmanship, and, more importantly, trustworthy biologists.

For this discussion piece, connect the politics, biodiversity, extinction, conservation planning, priorities, and the government. Tell me how to move forward!

Meantime, and if you can show me the distinction between Statesmanship Vs. Politicians under these topics (biodiversity, extinctions, conservation planning, and priorities) would be a good deal of education for all of us. Let’s begin.