The current paper discusses the biodiversity status and perspectives of two of the biologically and culturally richest countries in the world – Tanzania and Madagascar. These East African countries possess a very high degree of biodiversity of ecosystems, plants and wildlife, sustaining critically the livelihoods and wellbeing of millions of people. At the same time, Tanzania and Madagascar have one of the lowest human development indices in the world emphasizing the value of biodiversity to these countries and explaining the current rate of overexploitation and other human activities in relation to biodiversity.
In the post-industrial period and currently, the biodiversity loss is accelerating globally. Tanzania and Madagascar possess a very high degree of biodiversity of ecosystems, plants and wildlife sustaining critically the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people. Both countries face extinction of endemic, and other species, degradation of habitats as a result of mainly the poverty, climate change, invasive species, agricultural expansion and lack of effective natural resources management and conservation education of population. In the framework of Convention on Biological Diversity, these East African countries have set goals and targets to tackle the imminent and long-term threats to biodiversity. However, alarming trends continue and threaten the ecosystems and vulnerable species of the countries with extinction such as deforestation and species extinction among others. More investment needs to be spent on existing research and effective management practices if the loss of biodiversity is to be reversed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Tanzania
- Value of Biodiversity to Tanzania
- Biodiversity Status
- Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Species and Plant Diversity
- Coastal and Marine Ecosystem
- Inland Water Ecosystem
- Threats to Biodiversity
- Trends in Biodiversity
- Nature Conservation Programs
- Section Conclusion
- Madagascar
- Value of Biodiversity to Madagascar
- Economic Values
- Socio-cultural Values
- Scientific Values
- Biodiversity Status
- Ecosystem Status
- Species Status
- Trends in Biodiversity
- Trends at Ecosystems Level
- Trends at Species Level
- Threats to Biodiversity
- Nature Conservation Programs
- Section Conclusion
- Value of Biodiversity to Madagascar
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide an overview of the current biodiversity status and future prospects of two of the world's most biologically and culturally rich countries - Tanzania and Madagascar. The study focuses on the importance of biodiversity, its current status, threats, and conservation efforts in these two East African countries.
- The importance of biodiversity to the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in Tanzania and Madagascar.
- The current state of biodiversity in both countries, including threats to ecosystems and species.
- The trends in biodiversity loss in Tanzania and Madagascar, such as deforestation and species extinction.
- The conservation programs in place to address the threats to biodiversity.
- The need for further investment in research and effective management practices to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the concept of biodiversity and its importance for the planet's ecosystems and human well-being. It then moves on to discuss the specific case of Tanzania, examining the value of biodiversity to the country, the status of its ecosystems, and the threats it faces. This includes a detailed exploration of terrestrial ecosystems, species and plant diversity, coastal and marine ecosystems, inland water ecosystems, and the threats posed by climate change, invasive species, and agricultural expansion. The chapter concludes by discussing conservation programs in Tanzania and outlining the challenges and opportunities for future efforts.
The next section delves into the biodiversity status and perspectives of Madagascar. It elaborates on the economic, socio-cultural, and scientific values of biodiversity to the country. The chapter also provides an overview of the current status of Madagascar's ecosystems and species, including the threats faced by its unique and diverse flora and fauna. This section examines the trends in biodiversity loss, highlighting the impact of deforestation, habitat loss, and illegal wildlife trade. Finally, it discusses the conservation programs implemented by Madagascar to protect its biodiversity, emphasizing the need for stronger measures and increased funding for future conservation efforts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the key concepts of biodiversity, conservation, ecosystems, species, threats, and trends in the context of Tanzania and Madagascar. The study examines the values of biodiversity, both economic and socio-cultural, and highlights the crucial role of conservation programs in addressing the threats to biodiversity in these East African countries. The paper also emphasizes the importance of further research and effective management practices to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
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- Elnur Aliyev (Author), Luisa Desch (Author), 2021, Shrinking Biodiversity. Current Status and Perspectives in Madagascar and Tanzania, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1117693
