IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish

Santhosh Kumar 15/12/2023
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'IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish' Mindmap:- When Date of Release 11 December 2023 Context During COP28 UN Climate Conference Why Climate Change Impact Illegal Logging Trade on Mahogany Overfishing Pollution Dams and Water Extraction Invasive Species and Disease Habitat Degradation What IUCN Red List Update Total Species Assessed 157,190 Threatened with Extinction 44,016 Freshwater Fish Assessment At Risk Species 25% of Freshwater Fish Threatened by Climate Change 17% of Threatened Species Specific Species Status Atlantic Salmon Moved from Least Concern to Near Threatened Central South Pacific Green Turtle Endangered East Pacific Green Turtle Vulnerable Scimitar-Horned Oryx From Extinct in the Wild to Endangered Saiga Antelope From Critically Endangered to Near Threatened Big Leaf Mahogany From Vulnerable to Endangered India Specific Freshwater Fish in Kerala Newly Listed Four Species Endangered Status Three Species Vulnerable Status One Species Total Species in India on Red List 858 Freshwater Fish Where Affected Regions Northern Europe North America Sahel Region of Africa Central and South America Specific Locations Lake Turkana, Kenya Chalakkudy River and Thekkady Reservoir, India Indian Context Kerala Western Ghats Who IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group Botanic Gardens Conservation International Nature Serve IUCN Species Survival Commission Re:wild Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Senckenberg Research Institute and Museum Frankfurt ZSL WildFish Nick Measham, Chief Executive Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Dr Rajeev Raghavan, Assistant Professor How Conservation Efforts Scimitar-Horned Oryx Reintroduction Saiga Antelope Population Recovery Threat Mitigation Protecting Freshwater Ecosystems Managing Water Quality Addressing Illegal Timber Trade Public Awareness Workshops and Classes Education on Species Protection Significance Biodiversity Protection Ecosystem Resilience Food Security Livelihoods Climate Resilience Cultural and Economic Importance Challenges Environmental Threats Pollution Population Growth River Engineering Dam Construction Climate Change Rising Sea Levels Temperature Fluctuations Habitat Changes Legal and Enforcement Challenges Illegal Logging and Fishing Lack of Awareness Insufficient Legal Protection Socioeconomic Factors Poverty Food Insecurity Way Forward Freshwater Challenge at COP28 38 Countries Joined Ambitious Protection and Restoration Initiative Strategic Conservation Actions Long-Term Commitment Effective Conservation Approaches Dedicated Species Recovery Actions Enhancing Global Partnerships International Collaborations Involving Local Communities Scaling Up Conservation Investments Protecting and Restoring Ecosystems Implementing Anti-Poaching Measures Trade Controls

Summary: On December 11, 2023, during the COP28 UN Climate Conference, the IUCN released a concerning report about the extinction threat to freshwater fish. The update highlighted that out of 157,190 species assessed, 44,016 are threatened with extinction. Specifically, 25% of freshwater fish are at risk, with climate change affecting 17% of these threatened species. The report noted changes in the status of several species: the Atlantic Salmon moved to ‘Near Threatened’, the Central South Pacific Green Turtle is now ‘Endangered’, while the Saiga Antelope improved from ‘Critically Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened’. In India, particularly Kerala and the Western Ghats, new assessments listed four freshwater fish species, with three categorized as ‘Endangered’ and one as ‘Vulnerable’. Various organizations are involved in conservation efforts, including reintroduction and recovery programs, and addressing threats like illegal logging, overfishing, and pollution. The report emphasizes the need for global partnerships, increased conservation investments, and strategic actions for biodiversity protection, ecosystem resilience, and tackling climate change and environmental threats.

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