700 Reasons: Reason #62

Reason: 62
Linguistic and cultural diversity on the one hand and biodiversity on the other are correlated - where one type is high, the other one is usually too and vice-versa. New research suggests mounting evidence for the hypothesis that the relation might also be causal
Reference:
Skutnabb-Kangas, T. (2002) Why should linguistic diversity be maintained and supported in Europe? Some arguments (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:
Culture, Diversity, Sustainability

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