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Endangered Species (Japan)
In the context of the Nature conservation, conservation of endangered species in Japan, and the list below, are those designated by Cabinet of Japan, Cabinet order in accordance with the 1992 Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Japan), Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. There are two main types of Endangered Species, (NES) and (IES), although there is also provision for , as well as —and businesses dealing with and . Definitions and provisions * The conservation status of species, subspecies, and Variety (biology), varieties of wild Fauna of Japan, fauna and Flora of Japan, flora are to be monitored by the nation, which together with local public entities, is to formulate and implement measures for the conservation of endangered species, assisted by the contribution and cooperation of the public (Article 2) * National Endangered Species, as designated by Cabinet order, are those that live or grow in Japan (Article 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Conservation
Nature conservation is the moral philosophy and conservation movement focused on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. A range of values underlie conservation, which can be guided by biocentrism, anthropocentrism, ecocentrism, and sentientism, environmental ideologies that inform ecocultural practices and identities. There has recently been a movement towards evidence-based conservation which calls for greater use of scientific evidence to improve the effectiveness of conservation efforts. As of 2018 15% of land and 7.3% of the oceans were protected. Many environmentalists set a target of protecting 30% of land and marine territory by 2030. In 2021, 16.64% of land and 7.9% of the oceans were protected. The 2022 IPCC report on climate impacts and adaptation, underlines the need to conserve 30% to 50% of the Earth's land, freshwater and ocean areas – echoing the 30% goal of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
