Q. Which one of the following statements correctly explain the term ‘Biodiversity leakage’?

[A] The unintentional loss of genetic diversity due to habitat destruction and climate change.

[B] The phenomenon where conservation efforts in one region leads to increased environmental degradation in another region.

[C] The process of species migrating from one ecosystem to another due to changes in weather patterns.

[D] The illegal trade of endangered species, leading to a decline in global biodiversity.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Biodiversity leakage refers to a situation where conservation or environmental protection measures in one area inadvertently result in increased environmental damage or biodiversity loss in another area. This can occur when nature-damaging activities are simply displaced rather than eliminated, potentially causing harm in areas that may be even more biodiverse or ecologically sensitive.

Source: Forum IAS

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