The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot in India, has been flagged by the IUCN as a site of “significant concern” due to threats from climate change, tourism, hydropower projects, and invasive species. Home to over 325 globally threatened species, the Ghats face habitat loss, wildlife conflicts, and ecosystem disruptions. Urgent conservation measures, community involvement, and sustainable development are needed to protect this vital natural heritage.
Click to View MoreGlobal efforts to protect forests are failing, with 8.1 million hectares lost in 2024, leaving the world 63% off track from its 2030 deforestation goal. Agriculture is the primary driver, compounded by financial systems favoring harmful industries. Without immediate action, climate and biodiversity goals are unattainable.
Click to View MoreGlobal warming and deforestation are leading causes of species extinction in India, impacting biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate stability. Addressing them requires strong conservation policies, sustainable development, and community participation.
Click to View MoreREDD+ assigns economic value to forests to combat climate change, but flawed implementation in voluntary carbon markets has turned it into an ethical crisis enabling greenwashing. Reform must ensure genuine, verifiable, and equitable outcomes, as the credibility of forest-based climate action depends on transparent and accountable systems.
Click to View MoreRural communities depend on forests and tribal knowledge for survival, but unfair policies, land disputes, and knowledge loss threaten this balance. Addressing these issues through land rights, fair markets, and climate plans can ensure a future based on healthy forests and wise traditions.
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