Climate Change and Its Impact on Global Biodiversity

Climate change poses a significant threat to global biodiversity
by altering habitats, shifting species distributions, and disrupting
ecological processes. Rising temperatures, changes in precipitation
patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events
are leading to habitat degradation, loss of species, and reduced
ecosystem resilience. This article examines the direct and indirect
effects of climate change on terrestrial, freshwater, and marine
ecosystems. Special attention is given to the vulnerability of endemic
and migratory species, coral reef degradation, and the implications
for human livelihoods dependent on biodiversity. Strategies for
mitigation, such as conservation planning, habitat restoration, and
assisted migration, are discussed to safeguard biodiversity for
future generations.