There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Very true. The best solution would be urgency and a global approach. We're still far away from that. The problem is people and their representatives treat wildlife as a national issue. At the level of nation, however, economy and employment are more important than conservation. My guess is conservation will never be able to compete when economy is involved. It could, as Tigerluver suggested, be different when national pride is at stake.
One wonders if there's a connection between political system and conservation. I didn't find one, but I noticed conservation seems to be more important in some of the 'new economies' on their way up. Emphasis on 'some'.
I can understand the interest of Russia in conservation to an extent (populationwise half the size of the US, but way larger and wilder and potentially very attractive for tourists), but was a bit surprised about India. They lost most of their forests in the last decades and also have over 1,3 billion to feed. In spite of that, researchers think India is one of the few countries where tigers have a future. Remarkable.