Hi there, future planet protector! Let's dive into the complex world of Environmental Value Systems (EVS), focusing on how technocentric and ecocentric views influence our approach to biodiversity loss. 🌍💫

An EVS is basically how a person or a society views the world around them, and how they think we should respond to environmental issues. Think of it like glasses👓, different shades can show the world in a different color!

A technocentric view is like being a tech-whiz🤖. You believe technology is the key to solving our environmental problems. Think of Iron Man using his tech to save the world!

• Web-Based Monitoring Systems: These are like social media platforms for animals! They help keep track of animal species populations. It's like checking in on your friends' status updates, but for animals!
• Satellite Tracking: Imagine being a real-time, live GPS for whales🐳 and sea birds🐦! With satellite tracking, we can keep tabs on their migration patterns.
• ICT Systems: These help enforce international agreements like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), acting like an international police force for animal trafficking!
• Seedbanks and DNA preservation: These are like super secure vaults where we store seeds and DNA to ensure we don't lose valuable genetic diversity - our planet's ultimate backup system

But remember, every coin has two sides. Some argue that technology, like genetically modified (GM) crops and monocultures, are actually responsible for the loss of species diversity. Technocentric solutions may overlook the intrinsic or ethical rights of biodiversity and the welfare of local habitats or ecosystems. Imagine someone so focused on their video game that they forget to take care of their pet - not cool, right?

Now, imagine someone who sees themselves as part of nature, like Pocahontas! That's an ecocentric view. Ecocentrists believe in minimizing disruption to ecosystems by changing government policies and persuading people of the intrinsic value of all organisms - not just those with a price tag.💚🌳