Part 1 - Personal Background

1. School Attended ………………………………………………

1. Age (tick the box) 14 [ ] 15 [ ] 16 [ ] 17 [ ] 18 [ ]

1. Gender (tick the box) Female [ ] Male [ ]

Part 2 – Environmental Issues and Biodiversity

1. Many scientists believe that global warming is taking place. Please list causes of climate change:

1. Scientists predict that the environment will be affected by global warming. Please list possible consequences of climate change:

1. Please list five animals or plants in danger of extinction in Kazakhstan.

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1. Do you think declining biodiversity is a problem? Yes [ ]

No [ ]

Please explain your answer.

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1. In your opinion, what are the main causes of declining biodiversity?

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1. What are the main consequences of declining biodiversity?

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SECTION 3 – TAKING ACTION

1. Do you think that enough is being done to protect biodiversity?

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No [ ]

Please explain your answer.

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1. Please read the following list of actions that individuals might take to protect biodiversity. Tick the box to show the actions that you would be prepared to take to protect biodiversity.

· Eat organic food [ ]

· Become a vegetarian [ ]

· Buy local goods and services [ ]

· Use public transport [ ]

· Give money to an environmental charity [ ]

· Recycle metals, paper and plastics [ ]

· Use less packaging [ ]

· Create a wildlife garden [ ]

· Plant a tree [ ]

· Buy from companies that value the environment [ ]

· Other – please specify ………………………………………………….

1. Some people do not take action to protect biodiversity. What do you think are the main barriers or reasons for not taking action?

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1. In your opinion who has the most responsibility for protecting biodiversity?

· International Organisations like the United Nations [ ]

· Governments of individual countries like Kazakhstan [ ]

· Local businesses and organisations like employers and charities [ ]

· Individual people as citizens [ ]

· Other – please specify ……………………………………………………..

If you are willing to take part in a short interview about declining biodiversity please tick the box and give your name. Thank you. [ ]

Name ………………………………………………………………

10.2 Appendix 2 – Unstructured Interview Checklist

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