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India, a biodiversity hot-spot country has specialized ecosystems that cater the needs of about >90,000 floral and faunal species reported, including several endemic species in Western Ghats and Himalayas that are beneficial to human society. The chapter explores the significance of sustainable development in the context of biodiversity conservation, various ecosystem services, and their sustainable use. It emphasizes the need to protect and conserve countries’ natural resources to achieve a harmonious coexistence between humans and the environment. The chapter delves into the challenges faced by these ecosystems and presents opportunities for their long-term viability. In the section on life on land, the focus is on biodiversity conservation, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem balance, and conservation approaches including protected areas and sustainable land management practices. The chapter discusses how locals’ livelihood depends on natural resources and various modes of sustainable extraction and mitigation measures of ongoing development to reduce the human footprints on biodiversity, environment, and climate change. Land degradation and desertification are highlighted as significant issues affecting agricultural productivity, and strategies like soil conservation and afforestation are explored. The section on life below water examines ocean conservation, coral reef protection, and sustainable fisheries. The importance of oceans for climate regulation and biodiversity is emphasized, along with the need for marine protected areas and responsible fishing practices. Threats to coral reefs and strategies for their conservation are also addressed, alongside the promotion of sustainable aquaculture and effective fisheries management. The chapter concludes by discussing the synergies and interactions between land and water ecosystems, the importance of climate change resilience, and the integration of sustainable development goals into the broader framework.

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Sustainable Development for Biodiversity Conservation in India: Challenges and Opportunities

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    2026年

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  • Bheem Dutt Joshi,
  • Sonakshi Modeel,
  • Pallavi Bhatt,
  • Ram Krishnan Negi

摘要

India, a biodiversity hot-spot country has specialized ecosystems that cater the needs of about >90,000 floral and faunal species reported, including several endemic species in Western Ghats and Himalayas that are beneficial to human society. The chapter explores the significance of sustainable development in the context of biodiversity conservation, various ecosystem services, and their sustainable use. It emphasizes the need to protect and conserve countries’ natural resources to achieve a harmonious coexistence between humans and the environment. The chapter delves into the challenges faced by these ecosystems and presents opportunities for their long-term viability. In the section on life on land, the focus is on biodiversity conservation, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture. Biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem balance, and conservation approaches including protected areas and sustainable land management practices. The chapter discusses how locals’ livelihood depends on natural resources and various modes of sustainable extraction and mitigation measures of ongoing development to reduce the human footprints on biodiversity, environment, and climate change. Land degradation and desertification are highlighted as significant issues affecting agricultural productivity, and strategies like soil conservation and afforestation are explored. The section on life below water examines ocean conservation, coral reef protection, and sustainable fisheries. The importance of oceans for climate regulation and biodiversity is emphasized, along with the need for marine protected areas and responsible fishing practices. Threats to coral reefs and strategies for their conservation are also addressed, alongside the promotion of sustainable aquaculture and effective fisheries management. The chapter concludes by discussing the synergies and interactions between land and water ecosystems, the importance of climate change resilience, and the integration of sustainable development goals into the broader framework.