CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY
"Conservation of biodiversity"
An important meeting dedicated to biodiversity conservation was held within the framework of the European Green Dimensions Interdisciplinary Studies with the support of the EU Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Program. This topic is key to ensuring ecological balance and sustainable development of our planet, where each species plays its unique role. The speaker was Olena Mitryasova, Professor of the Department of Ecology at Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University. The participants of the meeting discussed a wide range of issues, including Biodiversity as the basis for the stability of the planet; The main EU directives in the sector "Nature Conservation" (Bird and Habitat); Nature conservation networks NATURA 2000 and Emerald Network; EU Biodiversity Strategy until 2030; European experience in the development of protected areas; Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine; The impact of the war on the environment.
During the lecture, special attention was paid to the EU Biodiversity Strategy until 2030, an ambitious plan for nature restoration. The key objectives of the strategy were emphasized, in particular: the protection of at least 30% of the EU's land and 30% of maritime waters, as well as the strict protection of a third of these territories; restoring degraded ecosystems, including by planting billions of trees and restoring wetlands; reducing pesticide use by 50% and reducing nutrient losses by at least 50%; promoting organic agriculture and other environmentally friendly farming practices. During the discussion, it was emphasized that biodiversity is not just a set of species, but a complex system where each element is interconnected. For example, the Amazon rainforest is home to more insect species than all other ecosystems on Earth, which shows the incredible complexity and richness of life. , coral reefs, which cover less than 1% of the ocean area, are home to 25% of all marine species, highlighting their critical importance. Also, it has been mentioned that there are more than 20,000 species of bees that play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which is critical for our diet. This event became an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between Ukrainian researchers in the field of nature conservation. The participants agreed that the conservation of biodiversity is an extremely important task, as it ensures the stability of ecosystems, as well as being a source of food, medicine, and other resources for humanity.
The full content of the video lecture can be found at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRHY-PZqEEc
