Identify 3 organizations focused on CONSERVATION. Refer back to your definition of conservation from yesterday for help. Your list of organizations should include 2 organizations focused on conservation in the United States and 1 that focuses on conservation on a global/international scale. For each organization, describe the purpose/goal along with what it does to try to reach its purpose/goal.
The Wildlife Conservation Society was established in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. Its mission was, and is, to promote wildlife protection, foster the study of zoology, and create a top-notch zoo.
ReplyDeleteAmong The Nature Conservancy's more innovative conservation approaches is the debt-for-nature swaps. Such transactions ensure biodiversity conservation in exchange for debt owed by a developing country. Such debt-for-nature programs have been successful in many countries including Panama, Peru, and Guatamala.
The ICF works around the world to protect cranes and the habitats on which they depend. Although they focus on cranes, their work is valuable on a wider scale, giving insights into endangered species management, wetland ecology, habitat restoration, and the critical need for international cooperation.
1.) The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is aimed at protecting biodiversity on a global scale. The WWF works with multilateral and bilateral agencies to promote sustainable development in the world's poorest countries. Its aims are threefold—to protect natural areas and wild populations, to minimize pollution, and to promote efficient, sustainable use of natural resources.
ReplyDelete2.) The Florida Conservation Coalition is devoted to protecting and conserving Florida’s land, fish and wildlife and water resources that are essential to the well-being and quality of life of the residents of this state, and for its long-term economic prosperity. Florida’s natural resources are a treasure to be conserved for the people of Florida and must be managed judiciously, not squandered.
Our focus is ensuring that state safeguards are in place to protect and properly manage the supply and quantity of Florida’s water resources and our rich natural environment.
3.) Alaska Conservation Foundation envisions an inspiring Alaska that is naturally thriving, biologically and culturally diverse, rich in wildlands, bountiful in terrestrial and marine life, sustainable in its economic development and thoughtfully protected—forever. The Alaska Conservation Foundation protects Alaska’s natural environment and the diverse cultures and ways of life it sustains. We do this by promoting conservation philanthropy and by strategically directing resources to conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.
1.African Wild Dog Conservancy - nonprofit dedicated to conserving wild dogs through research and education
ReplyDelete2.Central Park Conservancy - manages 843 acre (3.4 km²) Central Park under a contract with City of New York
3.Conservancy of Southwest Florida is to “protect Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and quality of life, now and forever.”
1.National Wilde Turkey Federation- The NWTF helps conservation efforts for the wild turkey to make sure they stay plentiful. The also assists in the habitat of the wild turkey.
ReplyDelete2. Ducks Unlimited- Ducks Unlimited helps with the conservation of all types of wild ducks. They assist with habitat building and even breeding.
3. International Hunting Education Association- IHEA helps with the instructing of hunters and how to properly hunt which is a major part of conservation.
Earth System Governance Project (ESGP)a long-term, interdisciplinary social science research programme developed under the auspices of the International Human Dimensions program on Global Environmental Change, and started January 2009. It will conclude in 2018.
ReplyDeleteGlobal Environment Facility (GEF) unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-is a scientific intergovernmental body under the auspices of the United Nations, set up at the request of member governments. It was first established in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 43/53. Membership of the IPCC is open to all members of the WMO and UNEP.
CI is a nonprofit environmental organization in Arlington, Virginia. The organization's mission is to protect nature, and it's biodiversity, for the benefit of humanity.
ReplyDeleteNational Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and enhancing the U.S. National Park System.
The Global Conservation Program (GCP) is a partnerhsip between USAID and six conservation organizations to conserve globally significant biodiversity.
The American Bison Society was founded in 1905 by pioneering conservationists and sportsmen to help save the bison from extinction. Over 40 million bison once roamed the plains and grasslands from Mexico to Central Canada, shaping the landscape with their migrations, grazing patterns, and behavior. By 1870 their populations had been decimated by westward expansion and over-hunting. A survey in 1884 showed that approximately 1,000 bison remained in North America. This organization raises money to create reserves for these massive animals and they also transport bison into places that have low populations.
ReplyDeleteThe American Eagle Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to Bald Eagle rehabilitation, recovery, and breeding programs. This organization was founded in 1985 by a group of wildlife experts and concerned citizens to help save the Bald Eagle. They use permanently injured Eagles in their care for education programs.
The Rainforest Partnership is a North American non-profit corporation based in Austin, Texas aimed to protect tropical rainforests. It's goal is to help rainforest communities become economically self-sufficient without deforestation, while educating communities in the United States about the role rainforests play in climate protection.
1. The Nature Conservancy- The Nature Conservancy is my top pick among the many wildlife conservation organizations available today. The Nature Conservancy works with local communities, businesses, and individuals to protect over 100 million acres of land around the world.
ReplyDelete2. International Crane Foundation- The International Crane Foundation (ICF) was established by founders George Archibald and Ron Sauey in 1973 on a horse farm in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
3. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) began in 1889 as an organization that opposed the inhumane use of exotic feathers in the fashion industry, particularly the use of exotic plumes to adorn the women's hats that were so much in vogue at the time.
NWTF- they are located in the united states they conserve the life and the harvest of wild turkeys in the united states. they have different farms all over the us growing and researching turkeys
ReplyDeleteQDMA (quality deer management association) - they conserve the deer population and teach others how to conserve there deer population by feeding, harvesting, and poaching other peoples deer (lol) they gave almost a million dollars last year to fund deer research and feed research
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - are a bunch of tree huggers who do not believe in the harvesting of animals or mistreatment of animals, they believe if your coon dog doesnt tree a coon than you should give it a treat instead of hittin that shock collar one time
Conservation is the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use. The science of protection of biodiversity protection and prevention of wildlife.
Delete1.World Wide Fund the world largest independent organization
ReplyDelete2.Wide Fund for Nature
3.Earth System Governance a social science
1.Nature
2.Wildlife
1. Global Environment Facility
The Nature Conservancy-
ReplyDeleteThe Nature Conservancy works with local communities, businesses, and individuals to protect over 100 million acres of land around the world. In doing so, The Nature Conservancy preserves entire wildlife communities and the rich species diversity that inhabits those lands. It's a wholistic approach, one that I feel is vital to the health of our planet.
World Wildlife Fund-
The WWF works with multilateral and bilateral agencies to promote sustainable development in the world's poorest countries. Its aims are threefold—to protect natural areas and wild populations, to minimize pollution, and to promote efficient, sustainable use of natural resources.
Natural Resources Defense Council-
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a superb complement to any portfolio of conservation organization memberships. The NRDC is an environmental action organization that consists of 350 lawyers, scientists, and other professionals and commands a membership of about 1.3 million people. The NRDC uses the law, science, and their wide network of members and activists to protect wildlife and habitats around the globe.
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ReplyDelete1. Royal Society For Protecting Birds
ReplyDeleteToday, the RSPB has over 1 million members with a network of 12,200 volunteers all devoted to the protection of birds. The RSPB protects and restores habitat for birds and other wildlife, conducts recovery projects, researches problems facing bird populations, works with landowners and farmers to protect birds, and manages 200 nature reserves.
2. The Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is another superb group working for the protection of animals and wildlife. The WCS supports zoos and aquariums while promoting environmental education and conservation of wild populations and their habitats.3.The International Crane Foundation
The ICF provides education about cranes on three levels—local, national, and international. In addition to educating people about cranes, the ICF also conducts captive breeding and reintroduction of cranes into the wild.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) protec biodiversity on a global scale. The WWF works with multilateral and bilateral agencies to promote sustainable development in the world's poorest countries. Its aims are threefold to protect natural areas and wild populations to minimize pollution and to promote efficient sustainable use of natural resources.
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Conservation Coalition is devoted to protecting and conserving Florida’s land, fish and wildlife and water resources that are essential to the well-being and quality of life of the residents of this state, and for its long-term economic prosperity. Florida’s natural resources are a treasure to be conserved for the people of Florida and must be managed judiciously, not squandered.
The Wildlife Conservation Society was established in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. Its mission was, and is, to promote wildlife protection, foster the study of zoology, and create a top-notch zoo.
ReplyDeleteNatural Resources Defense Council- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a superb complement to any portfolio of conservation organization memberships. The NRDC is an environmental action organization that consists of 350 lawyers, scientists, and other professionals and commands a membership of about 1.3 million people. The NRDC uses the law, science, and their wide network of members and activists to protect wildlife and habitats around the globe.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-is a scientific intergovernmental body under the auspices of the United Nations, set up at the request of member governments. It was first established in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 43/53. Membership of the IPCC is open to all members of the WMO and UNEP.
1.) The Nature Conservancy is on of the top picks among the many wildlife conservation organizations avaliable today. The Nature Conservancy works with local communities, businesses, and individuals to protect over 100 million acres of land around the world. The organization preserves entire wildlife communities and the rich species diversity that inhabits those lands.
ReplyDelete2.) The International Crane Foundation works around the world to protect cranes and the habitats on which they depend. Their work is valuable on a wider scale, giving insights into endangered species management, wetland ecology, habitat restoration, and the critical need for international cooperation.
3.) Royal Society for the Protection of birds is an organization that opposed the inhumane use of exotic feathers in the fashion industry, particularly the use of exotic plumes to adorn the women's hat that were so much in vogue at the time. The RSPB protects and restores habitat for birds and other wildlife, conducts recovery projects, researches problems facing bird populations, works with landowners and farmers to protect birds, and manages 200 nature reserves.