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Sustainability @ SIT

Introduction

Conservation and Biodiversity

 

Conservation refers to the protection, preservation, and management of natural resources, including land, water, forests, wildlife, and other living organisms. The goal of conservation is to maintain the ecological balance and ensure the sustainability of natural resources for present and future generations. The principles of conservation are often applied in both environmental and cultural contexts, as conservationists seek to protect both natural and cultural heritage sites from damage or destruction. (OpenAI, 2023). 

 

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, that exist on Earth. This encompasses not only the number of different species but also the genetic diversity within each species, as well as the variety of ecosystems and habitats in which they live. Biodiversity is crucial to the health and well-being of the planet, as it provides important ecological services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, soil formation, and climate regulation. (OpenAI, 2023).

 

 OpenAI(2023, May 19). ChatGPT response to "what is conservation and biodiversity?" [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

From Singapore

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Biodiversity: Nature Conservation in the Greening of Singapore

This study documents the evolution of Singapore’s biodiversity conservation efforts and the on-going paradigm shifts in biodiversity conservation as Singapore moves from a Garden City to a City in a Garden.

https://www.clc.gov.sg/docs/default-source/urban-systems-studies/uss-biodiversity.pdf

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Conservation International Singapore

Provides environmental education, university internships, and direct support to conservation science and research in Singapore.

https://www.conservation.org/singapore

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Nature Society (Singapore)

A non-government, non-profit organisation dedicated to the appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore, Malaysia and the surrounding region.

https://www.nss.org.sg/

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National Biodiversity Centre(NBC)

The NBC formulates, implements and coordinates biodiversity-related information and activities in Singapore. It manages all available resources on biodiversity in Singapore by linking them in a single meta-database called the Biodiversity and Environment Database System (BIOME). The NBC also administers Singapore's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/biodiversity/national-biodiversity-centre

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World Wildlife Fund - Singapore 

Founded in March 2006, WWF-Singapore uses awareness campaigns and outreach activities to educate individuals and organisations in Singapore to make positive changes in their lives and business operations to protect our environment and safeguard the world's biodiversity.

https://www.wwf.sg/

From the rest of the World

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African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

The AWF tries to protect the wildlife and wild lands of Africa to ensure a more sustainable future for Africa's people.

https://www.awf.org

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Birdlife International

A global partnership of over 115 non-governmental organisations that works to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity.

https://www.birdlife.org/

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Conservation International (CI)

Founded in 1987 with the goal of protecting nature for the benefit of people, it has helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers of land and sea across more than 70 countries.

https://www.conservation.org/

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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

An international charity that works to save species from extinction. 

https://www.durrell.org/

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The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

A global environmental organization focused on conserving natural diversity. 

https://www.nature.org/en-us/

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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

The mission of WCS is to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. It manages about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries.

https://www.wcs.org/

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon; transform markets and policies toward sustainability; and protect and restore species and their habitats.

https://www.worldwildlife.org/