Biodiversity assessment for sustainable conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region

Zhen Peng, Allan Degen, Devendra Gauchan, Zhanhuan Shang

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Abstract

Protected areas in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region cover 40% of the land; however, sustainable biodiversity remains threatened due to climate warming, anthropogenic activities and land-use changes. This chapter reviews the following aspects of the HKH region: (i) status of vascular plants, mammals, birds and reptiles; (ii) risks and threats to biodiversity; (iii) sustainable conservation strategies implemented by eight member states, and the impacts on biodiversity; and (iv) achievements and suggestions for biodiversity conservation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Ecological Restoration and Conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
Subtitle of host publicationA Comprehensive Review
PublisherCABI International
Pages20-34
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781800622562
ISBN (Print)9781800622555
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Biodiversity hotspots
  • Climate change
  • Conservation strategies
  • Land-use change
  • Protected areas
  • Species extinction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Environmental Science

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