Garima Sachan*
The locations with an exceptionally high concentration of uncommon plant and animal species are known as biodiversity hotspots. These locations are essential for maintaining ecological harmony and supplying critical ecosystem services, including clean air, water, and climate stability. However, these biodiverse landscapes are frequently located near locations where underprivileged communities are concentrated, creating a complicated web of interdependencies and difficulties. Unfortunately, human activities like deforestation, pollution, etc. endanger the delicate balance of these hotspots. The underprivileged populations are its immediate victims as it results in food insecurity, poor access to clean water, the loss of traditional knowledge, and economic challenges. Thus, recognising and resolving this profound link between biological hotspots and underprivileged people is critical for effective and sustainable conservation and underlining the necessity of protecting biodiversity to strengthen these communities.
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