Urbanization And Its Effects On Wildlife: A Legal Perspective
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
Parag Parijat Nath, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan National Institute of Law
ABSTRACT
The accelerating rate of urbanization has become a pivotal force in shaping environmental change, often at the expenditure of wildlife and ecosystem balance. This article examines how rapid urbanization disrupts habitats and curtails biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on the legal responses designed to address these challenges. By analyzing urban growth trends both within India and globally, this study highlights specific ecological consequences and assessed existing legal mechanisms aimed at protecting natural life. Key national statutes such as India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 alongside international agreements like CITES and the CBD, are examined to assess their effectiveness. The article also delves the increasing frequency of human-animal conflicts in urban-fringe areas and proposes integrative strategies- blending law, technology and community participation- to guide cities towards a more nature-inclusive model. Ultimately this article calls for policy innovation that promotes urban development without sacrificing ecological integrity.
