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The document outlines a course on biodiversity, taxonomy, and sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of ecological conservation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It discusses the principles of sustainable development, including social, economic, and environmental dimensions, and highlights the significance of biodiversity in combating climate change. Additionally, it presents strategic priorities for achieving effective governance and economic resilience while promoting environmental protection.

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Week 1 Introduction

The document outlines a course on biodiversity, taxonomy, and sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of ecological conservation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It discusses the principles of sustainable development, including social, economic, and environmental dimensions, and highlights the significance of biodiversity in combating climate change. Additionally, it presents strategic priorities for achieving effective governance and economic resilience while promoting environmental protection.

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• Student Name, Major, & Location

• Lecturer Introduction
• ICEBREAKER
Course Outline:
• Taxonomy
• Biodiversity
• Flora
• Fauna
• Ecology
• Conservation
• Protected Areas
• National Frameworks
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TAXONOMY IS BEST DESCRIBED AS:

Naming, describing, Using morphological,


classifying and defining behavioral, genetic and
organisms based on biochemical observations,
shared characteristics; taxonomist identify, describe
this includes plants, and arrange species into
animals and classifications, including
microorganisms of the those that are new to science.
world.

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Homo

Hominidae

Primates

Mammalia
Domain- Dear
Kingdom- King
Phylum- Phillip
Chordata
Class- Came
Order- Over
Family- For
animalia
Genus- Good
Species- Soup
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Taxa Mnemonic General Suffix

Domain Dear -
Kingdom King -
Phylum Phillip -phyta
-mycota (fungi)
Class Came -opsida (plant)
-phyceae
INFORMATION (algae)
-mycetes (fungi)
SHEET TO Order Over -ales
ASSIST Family For -aceae
-idea
Genus Good -
Species Soup - 24
THE AGENDA 2030

AND

THE SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
G0ALS

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Introduction
Sustainable Two key concepts
Development
is development that ● The concept of needs, in
meets the needs of the particular the essential
present without needs of the world’s poor.
compromising the
ability of future ● The idea of the limitations
generations to meet imposed by the state of
their own needs. technology, social
organizations and on the
environment’s ability to
meet the present and
future’s needs.
Brundtland, 1987
Introduction
Three Dimensions to
achieve Sustainable
Development
Social
Economic
ECONOMIC
+
Environmental
SOCIAL
+
ENVIROMENTAL
Sustainability
AGENDA 2030 PRINCIPLES

UNIVERSALITY
INTEGRATION
‘NO ONE LEFT BEHIND’
▪ Implies that goals and targets
are relevant to all ▪ Policy integration means
governments and actors. balancing all three SD dimensions:
▪ Universality does not mean social, economic growth and ▪ The principle of ‘no one left
uniformity. It implies environmental protection behind’ advocates countries to go
An integrated approach implies beyond what is expected.
differentiation (What can each ▪
managing trade-offs and ▪ The SDGs should benefit all –
country contribute?)
maximizing teamwork across eradicating poverty and reducing
targets. inequalities.
▪ Promotion and use of
disaggregated data is key.
17 Goals
169 targets
241 indicators
Global indicator framework for the Sustainable
Development Goals and targets of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development
People: Goals 1,2,3,4,5

Prosperity: Goals 7,8,9,10,11

Planet: Goals 6,12,13,14,15

Peace: Goal 16

Partnership: Goal 17
Pillar What is it? Why is it Important
People Ensuring people live healthy and When everyone has access to education, good
fulfilled lives. This covers all basic health and fair opportunities, it helps build strong
needs. and happy communities
Prosperity Creating strong and stable economy A healthy economy helps people earn a good living
that benefits everyone. It is not just and provides the resources needed for a high-
about Money. quality life.
Planet Taking care of the environment, A healthy environment is crucial for all living things.
preserving the environment, It ensures clean air, water and a balanced
protecting wildlife and using ecosystem.
resources sustainably.
Peace Peace goes beyond the absence of In a peaceful world, people can live without feat,
war. It fosters understanding, pursue dreams, and build positive relationships.
tolerance, and cooperation.
Partnership Emphasizes the importance of Partnership encourages collaboration and sharing
working together- between expertise, making it possible to address issues to
countries, communities, and achieve common goal and sharing resources and
individuals. knowledge.
Biodiversity and healthy
ecosystems are also important
resource for increasing resilience
and reducing the risks and
damages associated with negative
impacts of climate
change. Current global warming is
already affecting species and
ecosystems around the world,
particularly the most vulnerable
ecosystems such as coral reefs,
mountains and polar ecosystems. 32
The conservation and sustainable
use of biodiversity in marine and
coastal ecosystems is a key aspect
of sustainable development.
Conservation and sustainable use
of marine and coastal biodiversity,
including the use of marine
protected areas, is essential to
ensure that the world’s oceans,
seas and marine resources remain
vital for current and future
generations.
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SDG 15 Protect, restore and
promote sustainable use of
terrestrial ecosystems,
sustainably manage forests,
combat desertification and
halt and reverse land
degradation and halt
biodiversity loss. Plant
conservation activities are
highly relevant to all the
targets under this Goal. 34
Strategic Priorities:

1. Democratic Governance for


effective public administration
and Sustainable Development

2. Education

3. Economic Resilience

4. Healthy citizenry and


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Poverty Reduction

Economic Transformation

Trade Deficit Reduction

Citizen Security

Protection of the environment

No Corruption and Good Governance.


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