1. Threats to biodiversity
BIODIVERSITY UNDER THREAT
Learning intention:
To understand the threats affecting biodiversity
To be able to examine each threat and decide upon its extent

2. WRI Six threats
I would like you to rate the six threats suggested by the WRI in order of importance 1= Most important 6= Least important Be prepared to justify your choice

3. WRI Six Threats
Do you think these threats identified by the WRI cover all the threats biodiversity faces?
What is missing?

4. What are the threats to biodiversity?
Extinction is a natural event
BUT human activity is threatening species and ecosystems on a scale that is unprecedented
It is predicted that up to plant species could become extinct by 2050 if the current trend continues
An increasing global population, rising consumption and economic activity, and globalisation are all playing a part

5. Threats facing biodiversity
What does this show?
What is the biggest threat that biodiversity is facing?
Is this the same in all regions?
How has this changed over time?

6. Why are these the biggest threats?
Using the fish book (pg ) and the hand-out I would like you to create a detailed mind map of the threats facing biodiversity
(if you have the one you did over half term you can add to that one)

7. How to mind map

8. Food for thought
Why worry about a few species becoming extinct when there are millions more waiting to be discovered?