The Central Government's push to designate 56,825 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) faces fierce state opposition. Balancing deep-ecology conservation against local livelihood concerns remains critical for securing India's climatic and hydrological future.
Click to View MoreIn 2024, global tree cover loss surged due to wildfires, with tropical forests burning 370% more than in 2023, releasing 3.1 gigatonnes of CO₂. Climate change and droughts intensified fires across the US, Canada, EU, and Asia, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems. In India, forest fires are increasingly severe, affecting forest health, wildlife, and local communities. Government measures include fire management, afforestation, and community engagement, while long-term strategies emphasize climate adaptation, monitoring, and resilience building.
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