Human-wildlife conflict in India is an increasingly urgent issue driven by habitat loss, population growth, and environmental changes that force wildlife closer to human settlements. This conflict results in crop damage, livestock losses, and sometimes human injuries or fatalities, posing a serious challenge to both conservation and rural livelihoods. Effective mitigation requires a combination of habitat restoration, use of technology such as early warning systems, community involvement, and government policies that emphasize compensation and coordinated response. Treating human-wildlife conflict as a natural disaster ensures faster relief and better management. Examples from various Indian states show that targeted interventions, including protected corridors and community education, can promote coexistence and reduce conflict, safeguarding both people and wildlife. The overall goal is sustainable coexistence that balances conservation priorities with socio-economic needs.
Click to View MoreThe $125-billion Brazil-led Tropical Forests Forever Facility uses blended finance to reward developing nations for verified forest conservation. It channels 20% of funds to Indigenous communities and shifts focus from grants to performance. India participates as an observer, supporting this South-South climate effort.
Click to View MoreThe 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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