Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

A global study published in May 2026 highlights the severe impact of climate change on biodiversity, projecting that 36% of terrestrial vertebrate habitats will be affected by extreme weather events by 2085. The research covered thousands of species across multiple ecosystems and revealed that rising temperatures, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and floods will increasingly overlap, intensifying risks to wildlife. Regions like the Amazon Basin, Africa, and Southeast Asia are particularly vulnerable. Amphibians are expected to face the highest level of exposure. These findings emphasise the urgent need for climate action and biodiversity conservation strategies worldwide.