Human actions, such as habitat destruction, hunting, and the introduction of invasive species, have severely impacted plant and wildlife populations globally. Agricultural expansion, urbanisation, and deforestation further contribute to ecosystem decline, weakening their ability to provide essential services like carbon sequestration, water purification, and food production.
Market-based initiatives to conserve biodiversity include:
Conservation training: Educating stakeholders on local species and conservation methods to protect biodiversity.
Wildlife inventories and action plans: Developing inventories and conservation plans for endangered species to guide targeted protection efforts.
Prohibition of hunting: Implementing hunting bans with exceptions for culturally significant practices that do not harm biodiversity.
Sustainable agricultural practices: Promoting methods like agroforestry to integrate conservation with land use.
Habitat connectivity: Establishing riparian buffers and conserving natural areas to ensure safe wildlife movement and ecosystem resilience.