India\'s Diminishing Wetlands & Sustainable Development Goals & Law
- Drishti Jain
- June 21, 2020
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This Research paper aims to analyse the relationship between landscape and the dynamic nature of the wetlands. Wetlands are constantly adjusting to the threats that exist within them and in the surrounding countryside. It is important to recognize the degree to which specific disruptions influence wetlands when evaluating perturbance and effects, and when considering options for wetland security. They\'re among the world\'s most vulnerable species. Wetlands are rapidly experiencing many anthropogenic stresses in India, just as elsewhere. Thus the rapidly expanding human populations, large-scale land-use shifts, increasing development projects, and exploitation of watersheds have all caused the country\'s wetland infrastructure to decrease significantly. These have caused hydrological disturbances, pollution, and its effects. Degradation in habitats has also culminated in unsustainable levels of farming and fishing practices. This paper highlights the critical role of wetlands in relation to the SDGs, and the importance of conserving, using wisely and restoring this precious resource.
