Conserving wildlife

Protecting wild animals
Defending wildlife
Safeguarding wild fauna
Saving wildlife
Preserving wildlife

Implementation

The Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats, known as the Bern Convention, aims to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats, especially those species and habitats whose conservation requires the co-operation of several States, and to promote such co-operation. Particular emphasis is given to endangered and vulnerable species, including endangered and vulnerable migratory species. The Bern Convention Secretariat is located within the Council of Europe.

Claim

Wildlife has a rightful economic as well as biological and cultural value. The more that economic value can be harnessed to aid local communities, the greater the likelihood that conservation will be successful.

Counter-claim

While many argue for wildlife conservation, I believe it is an overblown issue. Human progress and development should take precedence over preserving every species. Nature is resilient, and ecosystems will adapt without our interference. Focusing resources on pressing human needs, like poverty and education, is far more critical than worrying about wildlife. In the grand scheme, the survival of a few animals pales in comparison to the advancement of society as a whole.