The Key players

Learning intention
To understand the players involved in
ecosystem management

Starter: Reviewsustainable yield..what is it?

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Activate: What is ecosystem management?

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Managing biodiversity involves work from

several players. They can operate at a range of
scales. Many local players are more involved
because they depend on biodiversity for their
well-being. Give an example?

Some argue that the largest players wield the

greatest power. Some are committed to
conservation and others to exploiting
resources. Conflicts are inevitable.

Demonstrate: What is ecosystem management?

International organisations
WALT

Individuals
To
understand
who the key
Transnational
and private
players are

Scientists and researchers

enterprise

Success
Consumer,
and special
Criteria

interest groups

A Examine
the relationship
Local
communities e.g.
theindigenous
players
people,
have on local
farmers
and global
scale
NGOS
C Describe
Artists and Poets
and explain
how
the key
Local
and regional
players
work
governments
together

Ecosystem
Management

National
governments
operating an
global and
international
levels

On your mind map template, add

players who have an interest in
ecosystem management, think
Local and Global!

Activate: Global players

There are now 150 treaties (wildlife). How does
a treaty work?

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

The 5 most influential international treaties in

effect today but agreed before the convention
on Biological Diversity was established in 1992
are as follows:
Ramsar convention to conserve wetlands 1971
now adopted by 147 countries.
World Heritage convention designed to protect
outstanding sites 1972 adopted by 180

Convention on International Trade in Endangered

Species (CITES) 1973 adopted by 166 countries,
controls trade in range of species

Activate: Global influence.

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Transnational corporations operate at a global

scale. They can determine the production of
goods and services e.g. whether in a
sustainable way. Green strategies are
becoming more popular. Many are investing in
renewable energy projects. Many ecosystems
suffer as they drive innovation and
technologyeven transferring technology.
UN, World Bank, World Trade Organisation and
ITTO (International Tropical Timber
organisation) a cartel of producers and
consumers developing forest conservation.

Activate: Global influence

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

NGOs e.g. WWF, Greenpeace international

operate globally. Aim is to stop degradation and
conserve biodiversity.

Activate: National influences

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Governments play vital role in managing

biodiversity. They establish and enforce laws to
conserve genetic biodiversity.
-Manage natural resources
-Fund preservation/ conservation and
development usually from taxes
- Positive incentives are often put in place

Activate: Local influences

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are

Many local people are dependant on

biodiversity for basic survival.

Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Why is the involvement of local people essential

for good and sustainable management?

Activate: Individual influences

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are

Ethical consumerism has led to people

choosing to buy environmentally friendly
products e.g. dolphin friendly tuna.

Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Spiritual and recreational demands for new

tourist destinations means areas like the
Galapagos and Arctic are experiencing mass
tourism.

Activate: Key players

WALT
To understand
who the key
players are
Success
Criteria
A Examine
the relationship
the players
have on local
and global
scale
C Describe
and explain
how the key
players work
together

Describe 3 conflicts that occur between the

key players.
For one conflict explain why it exists?
Suggest how a conflict can be sovled?