Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
5. Biodiversity loss can lead to imbalances in ecosystems. Restoring biodiversity is a multifaceted challenge that demands global cooperation, innovative approaches, and a deep understanding of ecological systems. Examine. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Global Reporting Initiative Biodiversity Standard was developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international independent standards organisation that assists businesses, governments and other entities understand and report their impacts on issues related to climate change, human rights and corruption.
Key Demand of the question:
To write causes of biodiversity loss across the world and measures needed to prevent it.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for biodiversity loss.
Next, write about the impact of biodiversity loss – directly impact human health when ecosystem services are compromised.
Next, write about the ways to restore biodiversity and ensure sustainable development.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
