Threats to Biodiversity: Tackling Invasive Alien Species and Coral Bleaching
Biodiversity is crucial for ecological balance, supporting food security, livelihoods, and climate regulation. Yet, it faces severe threats from invasive alien species (IAS) and coral bleaching. IAS outcompete native plants and animals, disrupting ecosystems, while rising sea temperatures cause coral bleaching, damaging marine biodiversity and coastal economies. As a megadiverse country, India is particularly vulnerable to both these escalating threats.
Recent Developments
- A July 2025 study revealed that coral cover in the Lakshadweep archipelago has halved since 1998 due to repeated marine heatwaves.
- In 2024, the IPBES Report on Invasive Alien Species highlighted that IAS cost the global economy $423 billion ....
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Ecology & Environment
- 1 Climate Justice and the Principle of Equity in Negotiations
- 2 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – Implications for Indian Exports
- 3 Climate Finance and Operationalizing Loss & Damage Mechanisms
- 4 NDCs and India’s Progress on Paris Agreement Targets
- 5 Climate Finance Taxonomy: Defining Green Investment Standards
- 6 Climate Change: Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security
- 7 Water Scarcity and Climate Resilience
- 8 Emissions Trading and Air Quality Management
- 9 Forest Fire Management in India
- 10 Sudden Climate Variability and Extreme Weather Pattern Shifts
