1. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Programme Presented by Dept. Biodiversity & Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535

2. The birth of civilization has seen the unprecedented destruction of wildlife

3. Pharaoh Ramses hunted and “killed 102 wild-eyed lions” in a single hunt!

4. Emperor Trajan to celebrate a victory organized a circus which saw 11 000 animals butchered!

5. Even today the killing continues in the name of sport hunting, medical science or during wars!

6. resulting in loss of highly endangered species.

7. So what does the future hold for the earth’s species?

8. Global deforestation e.g. Exmoore used to be forested

9. Air Pollution CFCs have been linked to the destruction of the Ozone layer above Antarctica.

10. Changes to global weather patterns e.g. 2001 floods of Mozambique

11. Desertification – through unsustainable grazing e.g. Sahel

12. Invasions of introduced species e.g. Pampas Grass along the Californian coast

13. Overpopulation The human population has doubled in the last 40 years.

14. Water Pollution Deep Water Horizon - largest marine pollution event The Treasure – largest successful evacuation of marine birds

15. Rapid Urbanization Cape Town is predicted to have a population of 5.8 million by 2010!

16. Nuclear War Both developed and developing countries have the potential to unleash a nuclear winter for the entire earth!

17. Or will an asteroid destroy the earth before mankind does so?

18. We need to plan for our future!

19. This is why the merged Botany and Zoology departments at UWC have introduced the BCB programme – Biodiversity and Conservation Biology.

20. Here are some issues to consider..

21. Almost 25 Million people die each year due to a lack of clean water and adequate sanitation.

22. One-third of the world’s population have no access to commercial energy.

23. In Africa, 340 million people or half of the population, live on less than US$1 a day.

24. The richest 1% of the world’s people receive as much income as the poorest 57% in 1993.

25. The world has 600 million sheep and goats, 360 million cattle and 6.1 billion people!

26. The Earth’s temperature could increase by 6 degrees Celsius by 2100!

27. 37% of the world’s population are vulnerable to the effects of rising sea levels.

28. UK customs confiscated some 1600 live animals and 1800 plants that are on the endangered species list!

29. A quarter of the planet’s mammal species are now at risk of extinction.

30. One-third of global biodiversity is concentrated into 1% of the Earth’s surface.

31. A quarter of all plant species in the world could be extinct by 2025!

32. Half of the world’s coral reefs are now at risk of extinction.

33. 70% of fisheries are depleted or fully exploited.

34. The time has come to leave the crystal balls and get out the silicon chips to develop conservation plans…otherwise

35. Extinction is for Keeps

36. Why study Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at UWC? The Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Department has a established excellent reputation for teaching and research.

37. B.Sc. Degree – 3~4 years B.Sc. Degree – 3~4 years B.Sc. Hons. - 1 yearB.Sc. Hons. - 1 year MSc. Degree – 1~3 years MSc. Degree – 1~3 years PhD. Degree – 3~5 years PhD. Degree – 3~5 years What degrees are offered in the BCB programme?

38. Main areas of teaching and research

39. Biodiversity and Ecology of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Reproductive Biology of ecologically and economically important species Experimental Nutritional Physiology Systematics and Taxonomy Nutritional Ecophysiology of Angiosperms Landscape Ecology and Information Management Biological Education Our Expertise is in…

40. Career opportunities are as… Environmental Officers & Consultants Oceanographers Researchers - Academic & Government Educators – Universities, Colleges & Schools Curators – Museums & Herbariums

41. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 http://www.bcb.uwc.ac.za Music Credits King Crimson Picture Credits Alpha Centauri's Universe Argus Newspaper BBC Walking with Dinosaurs Fred Voetsch – Clipartguide.com South African National Parks Thomas D. Mangelsen Contacts: The Programme Leader Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Tel: 021-959-2521 Fax: 021-959-1237 Email: gmaneveldt@uwc.ac.za