India faces significant challenges in conserving its wildlife as human development puts increasing pressure on natural habitats. A new report examines India's wildlife conservation efforts over the past few decades and finds that while some progress has been made, loopholes in laws and policies have limited effectiveness. Unless India strengthens legal protections and enforcement, along with increasing local community engagement, many species may not survive the ongoing loss of biodiversity.
India faces significant challenges in conserving its wildlife as human development puts increasing pressure on natural habitats. A new report examines India's wildlife conservation efforts over the past few decades and finds that while some progress has been made, loopholes in laws and policies have limited effectiveness. Unless India strengthens legal protections and enforcement, along with increasing local community engagement, many species may not survive the ongoing loss of biodiversity.
India faces significant challenges in conserving its wildlife as human development puts increasing pressure on natural habitats. A new report examines India's wildlife conservation efforts over the past few decades and finds that while some progress has been made, loopholes in laws and policies have limited effectiveness. Unless India strengthens legal protections and enforcement, along with increasing local community engagement, many species may not survive the ongoing loss of biodiversity.