Loss of Biodiversity
Global Issue Outline
Loss of Biodiversity
Introduction
I. By the show of hands, how many of you know what a biodiversity is?
II. For those of you who do not know, a biodiversity is a variety of the humans and species that live on Earth.
III. This is meaningful to you because I hope to speak for most of us when I say that I want my children and my grandchildren to experience the animals and wildlife we have today.
IV. However, according to ourfutureplanet.org the rate of a loss of biodiversity is occurring.
V. I am here today to discuss what a biodiversity is, the cause and effects of it, how it affects you, and what we can do to prevent it.
Body
TRANSITION: Let’s begin by talking about our biodiversity.
I. Biodiversity
A. A biodiversity can also be known as biological diversity.
1. This includes the variety of species and ecosystems on this planet.
2. All species are part of a biologically diverse Earth.
B. Why is biodiversity important?
1. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity, where each species has their own specific role to play.
2. While we live in this ecosystem, we still need to care of it.
C. Biodiversity Loss
1. In 1192 a UN Conference on Environment and Development was held. It ended up producing a Convention on Biodiversity.
2. In 2010, the biodiversity target was not met to the global level.
TRANSITION: Now that you know what a biodiversity is, let’s move on to biodiversity loss cause and effects.
II. Causes of Loss of Biodiversity
A. Human population growth is the first leading cause of biodiversity loss.
1. Rise in population growth levels has proven to be a problem in our ecosystem.
2. More food production and livestock are needed for this rise in the population.
B. Article: Pesticides Spark Biodiversity Loss
1. Agricultural pesticides have been linked to widespread invertebrate biodiversity loss.
2. Previous Research shows similar decreases in individual streams.
3. Mikhail Beketov, an aquatic ecologist in
Loss of Biodiversity
Introduction
I. By the show of hands, how many of you know what a biodiversity is?
II. For those of you who do not know, a biodiversity is a variety of the humans and species that live on Earth.
III. This is meaningful to you because I hope to speak for most of us when I say that I want my children and my grandchildren to experience the animals and wildlife we have today.
IV. However, according to ourfutureplanet.org the rate of a loss of biodiversity is occurring.
V. I am here today to discuss what a biodiversity is, the cause and effects of it, how it affects you, and what we can do to prevent it.
Body
TRANSITION: Let’s begin by talking about our biodiversity.
I. Biodiversity
A. A biodiversity can also be known as biological diversity.
1. This includes the variety of species and ecosystems on this planet.
2. All species are part of a biologically diverse Earth.
B. Why is biodiversity important?
1. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity, where each species has their own specific role to play.
2. While we live in this ecosystem, we still need to care of it.
C. Biodiversity Loss
1. In 1192 a UN Conference on Environment and Development was held. It ended up producing a Convention on Biodiversity.
2. In 2010, the biodiversity target was not met to the global level.
TRANSITION: Now that you know what a biodiversity is, let’s move on to biodiversity loss cause and effects.
II. Causes of Loss of Biodiversity
A. Human population growth is the first leading cause of biodiversity loss.
1. Rise in population growth levels has proven to be a problem in our ecosystem.
2. More food production and livestock are needed for this rise in the population.
B. Article: Pesticides Spark Biodiversity Loss
1. Agricultural pesticides have been linked to widespread invertebrate biodiversity loss.
2. Previous Research shows similar decreases in individual streams.
3. Mikhail Beketov, an aquatic ecologist in
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