Challenges of Elephant Protection and Biodiversity Amid Environmental Conservation Laws
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- 10.2991/978-2-38476-192-0_4How to use a DOI?
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- Biodiversity; Habitat Loss; Poaching; Conservation Laws
- Abstract
The conservation of elephants and biodiversity faces multifaceted challenges within the framework of environmental conservation laws worldwide, with particular complexities observed in India and various other nations. In India, elephants are emblematic wildlife, yet they confront significant threats due to habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and poaching. Despite legislative efforts such as the Wildlife Protection Act, enforcement loopholes, and inadequate resources hinder effective conservation strategies. Similarly, across different countries, the preservation of elephants and biodiversity encounters distinct hurdles. In Africa, rampant poaching for ivory remains a critical issue, despite efforts to curb illegal trade. Habitat fragmentation and human encroachment exacerbate the challenges faced by elephants and various other species across their range. The preservation of elephants is inherently linked to safeguarding biodiversity. The loss of these keystone species could disrupt ecosystems and jeopardize the survival of numerous other organisms. Hence, bridging the gaps in existing legal frameworks, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, promoting community involvement, and prioritizing habitat conservation are pivotal for ensuring the long-term survival of elephants and preserving biodiversity on a global scale.
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TY - CONF AU - Tulishree Pradhan AU - Ratan Singh Solanki PY - 2023 DA - 2023/12/31 TI - Challenges of Elephant Protection and Biodiversity Amid Environmental Conservation Laws BT - Proceedings of the World Anthropology Congress, 2023 (WAC 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 27 EP - 33 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-192-0_4 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-192-0_4 ID - Pradhan2023 ER -