{"id":38080,"date":"2024-04-19T12:23:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T12:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=38080"},"modified":"2024-04-19T12:23:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T12:23:10","slug":"the-great-indian-bustard-and-climate-action-verdict-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-great-indian-bustard-and-climate-action-verdict-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict – UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Great Indian Bustard, revered for its majestic stature and unique presence in the Indian subcontinent, faces an existential threat due to habitat loss, poaching, and collision with power lines. With a population decline of over 75% in the past three generations, this iconic bird now stands on the brink of extinction. However, amidst this ecological crisis, there’s a glimmer of hope as climate action gains momentum worldwide. The recent verdicts and initiatives on climate action underscore the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and mitigate the impact of human activities on the environment. As nations strive to meet their commitments under global climate agreements, safeguarding vulnerable species like the Great Indian Bustard becomes not just a conservation imperative but also a moral obligation towards future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tags: GS Paper – 3, Conservation- Government Policies & Interventions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For Prelims:<\/strong> <\/strong>Desert National Park, Great Indian Bustards (GIB), International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, Species Recovery Programme, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Mains:<\/strong> Impacts of Climate Change on Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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