Threats to Biodiversity — Mains Questions

Analyze the interconnectedness of major threats to biodiversity, providing specific examples from Indian ecosystems. Discuss how a holistic approach, integrating conservation with sustainable development, can effectively mitigate these threats.

Critically examine the effectiveness of India's legal and institutional framework in addressing threats to biodiversity. Suggest reforms to enhance its efficacy.

Discuss how climate change acts as a 'threat multiplier' for biodiversity loss, with particular reference to vulnerable ecosystems in India. What policy interventions are needed to build resilience?