IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND FORECASTING IMPACTS ON HABITAT CONSERVATION UNDER SDGS IN YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA
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https://doi.org/10.17501/26827018.2024.9107Keywords:
biodiversity, ecological corridors, climate change, Yunnan Province, habitat fragmentation, sustainable development goals (SDGs)Abstract
The projected gradual loss of biodiversity due to rising temperatures and decreasing precipitation poses a serious threat to biodiversity hotspots, such as Yunnan Province in China. These areas are rich in unique species and ecosystems, and their conservation has become a pressing global issue. As climate change continues to intensify, the challenge of conserving these vulnerable areas has become a focal point for environmental research and policy. The aim of this study was to assess and classify habitat fragmentation in core habitat areas of the province, and to model the specific values of temperature increase and precipitation sharp decrease predicted over the next 20 years in these areas. The systematic approach in this study places a strategic emphasis on identifying and establishing ideal routes that seamlessly connect high-quality habitats, ultimately enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts. Habitat quality was assessed and classified using the INVEST model combined with mean standard deviation analysis. Subsequently, core habitat areas were identified and classified by using the Morphospatial Pattern Analysis (MSPA) model. The Minimum Cumulative Resistance (MCR) model was used to construct 302 ecological corridors with a total length of more than 6,000 km to mitigate habitat fragmentation and to classify their importance in order to mitigate habitat loss of flagship species such as the Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) and the Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus bieti) in the region. The findings of this study are contextualized within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), which focus on biodiversity conservation and climate action. We discussed the implications of the study’s findings for the future of the region, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and the need to conserve biodiversity, maintain ecosystem stability, and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
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