TNPSC Thervupettagam

IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2025

October 16 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 7 0
  • The 4th edition of the IUCN World Heritage Outlook was launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
  • This report is a global assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature evaluating the conservation status of all natural and mixed UNESCO World Heritage Sites every 3 to 5 years.
  • Over 80 % of natural heritage sites face direct climate risks such as coral bleaching, glacial melt, and wildfires.
  • Approximately 10 % of global terrestrial carbon is stored in natural World Heritage Sites, supporting climate regulation.
  • 15 sites were newly added to the "World Heritage in Danger" list, largely due to conflict, pollution, and ecosystem fragility.
  • India has 7 natural and mixed World Heritage Sites, covering over 1.5 % of the global natural heritage area.
  • The Sundarbans face mangrove decline due to rising salinity, cyclones, and sea-level rise, affecting biodiversity and protection services.
  • The Western Ghats are under pressure from mining, construction, and land-use changes, threatening ecological balance.
  • The Nanda Devi and the Great Himalayan National Park are experiencing glacial retreat and invasive species issues.

 

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