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Author Atkins, Jill

Title Around the World in 80 Species : Exploring the Business of Extinction
Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (435 pages)
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Figures; Tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; Preamble; Tales of innocence and experience; A note on Around the World in 80 Species and Verne's famous story; References; PART I: Understanding extinction and introducing extinction accounting; Chapter 1: Around the world in 80 species: what is mass extinction and can we stop it?; What is extinction and what do we mean by mass extinction?; What have we lost already?
What is causing mass extinctions? Seeking to explain extinctions of flora and faunaFlora . . .; ... and fauna; The taxonomic impediment -- another cause of mass extinction?; The interdependence of species within ecosystems; New species being discovered -- and their impending extinction; Solutions to the extinction crisis; Notes; References; Chapter 2: How can accounting, integrated reporting and engagement prevent extinction?; Extinction of species: building a business case; How can accounting relate to species extinction?; What do we mean by emancipatory accounting?
From accounting for biodiversity towards an emancipatory extinction accounting frameworkDefining 'extinction accounting': hybrid disclosure on the absence of nature and species; Emancipatory extinction engagement; The structure of this book; Notes; References; PART II: Philosophical, moral, literary, business and legal perspectives on extinction; Chapter 3: A deep ecology perspective on extinction; Notes; References; Chapter 4: Species extinction and closing the loop of argument: imagining accounting and finance as the potential cause of human extinction; Introduction
The source of the issueAccounts of extinction; The extinction of humanity; Reflections and conclusions; Acknowledgements; Notes; References; Chapter 5: Recovered species? The eastern North Pacific grey whale unusual mortality event, 1999-2000; Notes; Chapter 6: The Natural Capital Protocol and the honey bee; Note; Chapter 7: Extraction and extinction: the role of investors in ensuring the marine health of the planet; Introduction; Out of tuna; Jaw dropping statistics; What is the role of investors?; Questions that investors should ask companies; Conclusion
Chapter 8: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): an appraisalCITES: a convention of its time; Structure and funding; Statement of principles; CITES and its Appendices; The meaning of 'Threatened with extinction'; Enforcement mechanisms; CITES: successes to date; Weaknesses of CITES; Failure to take account of the economics of conservation; Agreements post-CITES; The Nagoya Protocol; CITES: which way forward?; References; PART III: Extinction accounting and accountability around the world; Part III. 1: Extinction accounting in Africa
Summary The world is currently experiencing a sixth period of mass species extinction, and extinction of flora and fauna is caused by a variety of factors arising from industrial activity and increasing human population, such as global warming, climate change, habitat loss, pollution and use of pesticides. Most causes of extinction are linked to corporate activity, either directly or indirectly. Around the World in 80 Species: Exploring the Business of Extinction responds to the ongoing mass extinction crisis engulfing our planet by exploring the ways in which accounting, business and finance can be used to prevent species extinctions. From Africa to the Far East and from Europe to the Americas, the authors explore species loss and how businesses can stop mass extinctions through greater transparency, and through closer engagement with their investors and wildlife organisations. The book concludes that global capitalism has led us to this extinction crisis and that therefore the mechanisms of capitalism - namely accounting, finance, investment - can help to pull us out. Businesses must urgently address extinction before it is too late for all species, including ourselves. As the first book to explore corporate accounting and accountability in relation to species on the brink of extinction, this book will be of great interest to both professionals and a wider audience interested in the causes and prevention of extinction
Notes Chapter 9: Extinction accounting by South African listed companies
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Subject Extinction (Biology)
Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
Social responsibility of business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Ethics.
accounting.
ecosystems.
environment.
fauna.
finance.
flora.
global capitalism.
habitat.
mass extinction.
wildlife.
Extinction (Biology)
Nature -- Effect of human beings on
Social responsibility of business
Form Electronic book
Author Atkins, Barry
ISBN 9780429793912
042979391X
9780429793905
0429793901
9780429793899
0429793898
9780429437397
0429437390