Keywords
Environmental pollution, Climate change, sustainable development goals (SDGs), strong policies, community involvement.
Abstract
Climate change and environmental pollution are among the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. The intensifying and unpredictable disruptions in weather patterns poses a severe threat to global biodiversity and the goals of sustainable development. shifting climate patterns, and increasing pollution levels are causing habitat loss, species extinction, and disruption of vital ecosystem services. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, severe droughts, floods, and extreme weather events are pushing many species beyond their capacity to adapt. Habitats are shrinking or shifting, leading to species extinction and loss of genetic diversity. These impacts directly affect food and water security, human health, economic stability, and efforts to achieve global sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Coral reefs are bleaching due to warming seas, forests are facing increased wildfires and pest outbreaks, wetlands are drying up or flooding unpredictably, disrupting breeding grounds for many birds and aquatic species. Such ecological imbalances also threaten food security, clean water supply, and the livelihoods of millions, especially indigenous and rural communities who depend directly on natural resources. Sustainable development, which aims to balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection, is undermined by biodiversity loss. When ecosystems degrade, they provide fewer services like carbon sequestration, soil fertility, pollination, and climate regulation all of which are critical to human well-being and climate resilience. Addressing these challenges requires integrated strategies, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, enforcing pollution control measures, conserving and restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable resource use. Community participation, environmental education, and international cooperation are essential to ensure effective action. Protecting biodiversity and minimizing pollution are fundamental to building resilient ecosystems and societies capable of withstanding future environmental and socio-economic pressures.
Climate change and environmental pollution are deeply interconnected and require urgent, coordinated action. Protecting biodiversity and combating climate change and pollution are crucial for a healthy planet and human well-being. Effective solutions need global cooperation, strong policies, community involvement, and sustainable lifestyles.
IJCRT's Publication Details
Unique Identification Number - IJCRTBF02007
Paper ID - 292472
Page Number(s) - 57-73
Pubished in - Volume 13 | Issue 8 | August 2025
DOI (Digital Object Identifier) -    https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v13i8.292472
Publisher Name - IJCRT | www.ijcrt.org | ISSN : 2320-2882
E-ISSN Number - 2320-2882
Cite this article
  K.Vasudha,  B V V Satish,   
"Impact of Climate Chaos on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development methods for Conservation", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.13, Issue 8, pp.57-73, August 2025, Available at :
http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRTBF02007.pdf