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@article{185634,
        author = {Saroj Rani and Bhawana Edison and Rahul Raj},
        title = {Assessing Climate Change Effects on India’s Ecosystems and Biodiversity},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2212-2217},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185634},
        abstract = {Climate change is emerging as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in India, a nation known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from the Himalayas to coastal mangroves. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events are profoundly affecting habitats, species distributions, and ecosystem functions. These changes are driving range shifts in flora and fauna, disrupting ecological interactions such as pollination, and leading to habitat loss and fragmentation. Glacial retreat in the Himalayas, sea-level rise along coasts, and changes in monsoon patterns are further exacerbating stress on ecosystems. As a result, ecosystem services such as water regulation, soil fertility, and carbon sequestration are being compromised, impacting both biodiversity and human livelihoods. This paper synthesizes recent studies and datasets to explore these complex impacts, highlight vulnerable ecosystems, and discuss conservation challenges. It also proposes mitigation and adaptation strategies, including policy integration, wildlife corridors, and community-based approaches, to safeguard India’s biodiversity in a changing climate.},
        keywords = {Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Habitat Alteration, Species Distribution, Ecosystem Services, Himalayas, Conservation Strategies, Climate Adaptation.},
        month = {October},
        }