Scientists should bring back extinct species

Ladies and gentlemen, today I stand firmly in support of the motion that scientists should bring back extinct species. This is not a reckless leap into the unknown — it is a responsible, strategic step forward for science, for ecosystems, and for humanity’s future.
First, we must recognise a simple truth: many species did not disappear naturally. They vanished because of human actions — overhunting, habitat destruction, pollution. If humanity played a role in their extinction, then we have an ethical responsibility to explore whether we can reverse that damage. De‑extinction is not about “playing God”; it is about repairing what we broke.
Second, bringing back certain species could restore damaged ecosystems. The return of the woolly mammoth, for example, could help stabilise Arctic environments by slowing permafrost melt.

Second, bringing back certain species could restore damaged ecosystems. The return of the woolly mammoth, for example, could help stabilise Arctic environments by slowing permafrost melt. Reintroducing lost pollinators could revive collapsing plant populations. De‑extinction is not just about animals — it’s about repairing entire ecological systems that millions of people rely on.
This is not science fiction. It is a scientific opportunity.

Your argument supports the idea that the ecosystem is in danger and that there being more animals than humans can fix it. The truth is that the ecosystem and climate is adapting to not have extinct animals in it.

You can bring back an animal if you can get the money to do it because if you want to have them you need enough that they won’t go extinct again. You fail to recognise the fact that you can’t do it for free. You need support from others who have the resources for it and that won’t help with climate change, which seems to be your main goal.