There are several threats to the biodiversity of every region here on Earth and these threats are having an overall effect on the cultural diversity of this world. Languages are being lost, idigenous groups are dying out, natural habitats are being destroyed, and cultures are losing their homes and ability to thrive. The issues facing biodiversity are having an intense adverse effect on cultures. The cultures that face the most danger are the idigenous groups still clinging to their traditions, values, and beliefs. With the degradation of their natural environments, these cultures are slowly disappearing. So who will protect these cultures from extinction. While it may seem like a minor task, the government should provide assistance and funding for these groups of people. The world benefits from being culturally diverse, the government included.
    The threats on biodiversity are a real life challenge to cultures around the world. Threats on biodiversity include pollution, degradation of habitats, invasive species, climate change, and more. These all have an adverse effect on life. And even though the effects may not seem obvious, these threats hurt our culturally enriched world. The cultures who live in harmony with nature lose these opportunites when environments are invaded or destroyed. The cultures who thrive on their own land see a decrease as their land is taken or used for other purposes. Natural resources are being utilized or even stolen from other cultures. These cultures find it continuously hard to survive when there are so many oppositions facing them.
    The government has a superior power over this world. All countries and lands have some sort of authority. These authorities hold some sort of responsibility over conserving idigenous peoples and the culturally diverse aspect of this planet. Decreasing the threats to biodiversity can be done through government funding and legislation. This is one way the dangers can be brought to the public eye. There have even been groups formed to help encourage the protection of the world's biodiversity. It all begins here. It begins with the government's support and encouragement. Biodiversity is related to cultural diversity. In order to preserve both, the governments of all nations must take a stand. They have the power to motivate individuals. Due to this, biodiversity and cultural diversity can be protected starting here.
    Some may argue that it is unrealistic to involve the government with biodiversity and cultural diversity. Some may think that the government has better things to do. A very popular argument is that this is nature's course; this is a natural sequence of events. Groups will come and go and the most successful of them will thrive. I beg to differ. While this may be scientifically true, humanely it is our responsibility to protect all people in this world. Even more so, it is culturally important to preserve those groups facing danger of extinction. We do our best to protect animals from extinction, right? What makes humans so different? The use of cultures natural resources and invasion of their land should only be done on their terms. If the world continues to live like this, cultural diversity will continue to decline until there hardly is any. The issues of biodiversity effect the threats facing cultural diversity. The government and individuals can help these threats see a decline.




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