{"id":21617,"date":"2024-01-11T07:57:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T07:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21617"},"modified":"2024-01-29T07:19:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T07:19:29","slug":"what-are-the-factors-affecting-regional-ecological-changes-how-do-these-affect-human-health-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-factors-affecting-regional-ecological-changes-how-do-these-affect-human-health-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the factors affecting regional ecological changes? How do these affect human health? &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our planet&#8217;s tapestry of ecosystems isn&#8217;t static, and regional ecologies undergo constant change. But in recent times, the pace of these transformations has accelerated, driven by a complex interplay of natural and human-induced factors. From the relentless march of climate change to the ever-expanding web of human impact, these influences reshape landscapes, disrupt established food chains, and alter the balance of life&#8217;s delicate dance. But these ecological shifts aren&#8217;t isolated ripples in the pond; they cascade outwards, impacting the very wellspring of human health. Understanding the intricate web of causes and consequences \u2013 how deforestation fuels floods, rising temperatures spawn new disease vectors, and polluted air poisons our lungs \u2013 is crucial, for within that knowledge lies the power to safeguard both the ecological tapestry and the human threads woven into its fabric. This exploration delves into the multifaceted drivers of regional ecological change and their cascading impacts on human health, urging us to listen to the whispers of the environment and weave a future where our own well-being is inextricably linked to the vitality of the ecosystems that sustain us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d37d1a2daea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d37d1a2daea\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-factors-affecting-regional-ecological-changes-how-do-these-affect-human-health-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-factors-affecting-regional-ecological-changes-how-do-these-affect-human-health-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-factors-affecting-regional-ecological-changes-how-do-these-affect-human-health-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In nature everything is in some kind of balance. This balance is possible because nature works in a negative feedback loop. Increasing anthropogenic activities have caused significant global ecosystem disturbances on various scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors affecting Regional Ecological Changes-&gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deforestation due to agriculture, urban development ,mining activity , infrastructure development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Intensive agriculture and mono cropping- due to increasing food productivity demand, profitable aspect, and human behavior<\/li><li>Modification of natural bio geo cycle due to excessive pollution in air water.<\/li><li>Destruction of natural hydrology by making dams, barrages, diverting river channels.<\/li><li>Introduction of invasive alien species. etc<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects of these Activity Shown in many ecological changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Compromising primary trophic level<\/strong>&#8211; in both terrestrial and marine affecting other organism.<\/li><li><strong>Habitat Loss-<\/strong> According to IUCN Habitat loss is the main threat for almost 85% of IUCN red listed.It effects in unnecessary animal-animal conflict and man animal conflict, resource scarcity etc. Eg:Mining activity in Dalma hills in Jharkhand forces elephants to stray in human habitats resulting in the deaths of human and domesticated animals, the destruction of agricultural produce in the Singhbhum dist of Jharkhand and the western dist of West Bengal.<\/li><li><strong>Simplification of Food Webeg<\/strong>-Introduction of invasive species like Common carp results in reducing other animals and plants in the lake ecosystem.<\/li><li><strong>Elimination of HIghest Order Predator(Keystone Species)<\/strong>&#8211; This results in uncontrolled growth of lower-order organisms and ecological imbalances. eg: Loss of keystone species like Sea Otter in the Northern Sea leads to the non-existence of kelp forests in that region.<\/li><li><strong>Disruption of Ecological Niche<\/strong> &#8211; Species extinction, Species interaction changes, Loss of Ecosystem Services.<\/li><li><strong>Extinction of Foundation Species<\/strong> &#8211; Eg:Warming of Tasmanian Sea and Marine heat of on that region 95% of East Tasmanian Kelp forest(Marine Foundation Species) destroyed in last 2-3 decades \u2014results in extinction many organisms like Sea Urchin from tasmanian Sea.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact of ecological changes on Human Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ongoing population increases, rapid urbanization, changing consumption pattern effects of these changes are very serious in human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. Ecosystem Services Impacted which further impact the Human Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provisioning Service:<ul><li>Reduces Food availability impacted Food Security , malnutrition etc<\/li><li>IPCC Report &#8211; Global Food Production reduced by 2% in every decade due to drought and deforestation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Regulatory:<ul><li>The scarcity of water is a major contribution of waterborne diseases like cholera Dysentery and polluted water results affecting crop quality.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Supporting:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Impacted Soil formation and Fertility- results in hunger, food security, and malnutrition.<br>\u2794 Loss of Culture<br>\u2794 Due to displacement-mental health affected- mostly the tribal people- a sense of alienation, and discrimination happens.<br>\u2794 About 15 million people are displaced every year. In India only the last 75 years more than 80 million people displaced and more than 50% of them went through severe poverty, malnutrition, mental health issue like alienation, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. Impact of Vector Borne Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Due to Habitat loss, disease-carrying animals are more in human contact- resulting in new virus disease outbreaks like Ebola Zika, covid 19, Saars, Maars, etc &#8211; which turned into epidemics and pandemics.<\/li><li>In India &#8211; Early summer and erratic monsoons in Gangetic plains, Kerala, manifests severe health issues including a dengue outbreak in eastern India and Bangladesh and NIpah Outbreak in Kerala.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Global Warming, Extreme climate events<\/strong> like heat waves, cyclones etc increase the chances of food insecurity, people displacement, diseases, will be increased more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the climate change and anthropogenic activity in the environment increase, these ecological changes tend to get permanency- resulting in ecological imbalances. 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