By Priyanka Roshan | Oct 29, 2024
The 2024 Nature Conservation Index reveals the countries facing the most significant conservation challenges, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Here are the 10 worst-performing nations in environmental sustainability.
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Facing rising sea levels and limited resources, the Marshall Islands struggle with pollution and waste management, threatening their delicate marine ecosystems.
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Lebanon faces severe deforestation and pollution due to urbanization and waste issues, impacting biodiversity and natural habitats.
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As one of the most densely populated countries, Bangladesh contends with severe air and water pollution, as well as a rapid decline in biodiversity.
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Urbanization and water scarcity have placed immense pressure on Bahrain’s environment, affecting its marine ecosystems and terrestrial biodiversity.
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Deforestation and lack of resources hinder conservation efforts in Togo, resulting in significant environmental degradation.
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India faces complex environmental challenges, including pollution, deforestation, and overpopulation, which strain its diverse ecosystems.
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With limited conservation resources, Micronesia’s marine biodiversity faces threats from rising ocean temperatures and overfishing.
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Political instability and water scarcity have hampered Iraq’s conservation efforts, leading to deforestation and loss of habitat.
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Industrial pollution and urban expansion have strained Türkiye’s environmental resources, causing a decline in biodiversity.
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Rising sea levels threaten Kiribati’s fragile ecosystem, putting immense pressure on its limited conservation efforts.
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