Biodiversity Hotspot

CLIMATE CRISIS AND WESTERN GHATS: WHY IUCN DOWNGRADED THE STATUS

The IUCN’s World Heritage Outlook lists the Western Ghats, Manas National Park, and Sundarbans under “significant concern,” citing climate change, habitat loss, and development pressures. The report warns of declining conservation prospects across Asia, urging urgent action to protect these vital biodiversity hotspots.