MODULE 1 RESOURCES
State of the Environment: Biodiversity
The Biodiversity section of the "State of the Environment 2021" report informs readers of the critical state of Australia's biodiversity, revealing the significant pressures facing ecosystems and species. It highlights the urgency for immediate action to combat the decline of native species and habitat destruction caused by human activity and climate change. The report provides valuable insights into current biodiversity trends and stresses the need for effective conservation strategies.
Fully recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP
The CSIRO article highlights the cost of fully recovering Australia's threatened species, which they argue is currently unfeasible at $583 billion per year, 25% of the country's annual GDP. The research offers more manageable, local-scale and collaborative actions that can be implemented by First Nations custodians and other land managers and stakeholders.
Blueprint to Repair Australia’s Landscapes
The CSIRO article highlights the cost of fully recovering Australia's threatened species, which they argue is currently unfeasible at $583 billion per year, 25% of the country's annual GDP. The research offers more manageable, local-scale and collaborative actions that can be implemented by First Nations custodians and other land managers and stakeholders.
National parks are not enough - we need landholders
The article emphasises that while Australia’s national park coverage has expanded, it’s insufficient for the recovery of threatened species. Nearly half of the distribution of threatened species occurs on private land, yet only 29% of Australia is privately owned. To improve species recovery, greater emphasis is needed on private land stewardship, with landholders playing a crucial role in protecting biodiversity outside of national reserves.