- Failure to protect environment
- Inadequate biological conservation
Incidence
Lack of environmental conservation has resulted in widespread habitat loss, declining biodiversity, and increased vulnerability to climate change across continents. Deforestation, unsustainable resource extraction, and pollution continue at alarming rates, threatening the livelihoods of millions and undermining global efforts to achieve sustainable development. The problem is particularly acute in regions with weak governance or limited resources for environmental protection, making it a persistent and escalating global concern.
In 2023, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil experienced its highest deforestation rate in 15 years, with over 13,000 square kilometers lost. This surge was attributed to insufficient enforcement of conservation policies and illegal land clearing.
In 2023, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil experienced its highest deforestation rate in 15 years, with over 13,000 square kilometers lost. This surge was attributed to insufficient enforcement of conservation policies and illegal land clearing.
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Narrower
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Aggravated by
Strategy
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
- Biosciences » Biology
- Conservation » Conservation
- Societal problems » Inadequacy
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J3870
DOCID
12038700
D7NID
140441
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Official link
Last update
May 19, 2022