IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4: Global and India Findings
Why in the news
The fourth Outlook gave a fresh health check on natural World Heritage Sites worldwide, with an India section.
Key facts
- Earlier editions: 2014, 2017, 2020; made by IUCN with WCPA.
- Pressures: invasive species and habitat loss on about 60% of sites.
- Marine parks Komodo and Aldabra improved; AI, satellite and eDNA tools are spreading.
- Well-run sites store about 10% of terrestrial carbon; 15 sites joined the Danger list.
India
| Group | Sites or point |
|---|---|
| Count | 7 natural and mixed (about 1.5% of global area) |
| Improved | Kaziranga, Manas |
| At risk | Sundarbans, Western Ghats |
| Worry | Nanda Devi, Great Himalayan NP |
- Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 and LiFE Mission back KM-GBF 2030.
- Protected areas need 30-40% more recurring funds.
Exam angle
- Publisher: IUCN.
- Match sites with trends.