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Participatory Conservation Of Biodiversity With Biodiversity Management Committees

By Dr.Pankaj Joshi / 1 February, 2017 - 03:22

Kachchh is an arid ecosystem with a wealth of biodiversity that has been declared Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET). This region has historically been a meeting point for cultures, ecosystems, and geological formations, all of which have contributed to its rich biodiversity. This is the only arid ecosystem in the world that is accompanied by a marine mangrove ecosystem along its coast. The Gulf of Kachchh and its creeks and mangroves are the home to some of the rare marine biodiversity of the world, including Dolphin, Sea Cow/Dugong, Green Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, etc.

Women's Empowerment, Biodiversity Conservation & Securing Rural Livelihood Options In The Himalayas

By Heena Ahmed / 1 February, 2017 - 03:22

Jagriti is a community-based organization operating in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It works towards women’s empowerment through livelihood development and the promotion of energy-efficient and drudgery-reducing devices. Since 2002, Jagriti has been disseminating a package of energy-efficient devices (including liquefied petroleum gas stoves, pressure cookers and traditional water heaters) in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu District. This energy programme is implemented through over 100 women’s savings and credit groups at the village and hamlet level.



The « Emerging Parks » Dynamics: When Parks And Cities Become Partners

By Sarah Valenti / 1 February, 2017 - 03:22

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During the “Urban National Parks in Emerging Countries” (UNPEC) research program, funded by the ANR (the french National Research Agency), the Urban Protected Areas Network have worked in partnership with the national parks and the cities in Rio, Cape Town, Mumbai, Nairobi. We have identified three main types of park’s dynamics:

Developing Bio-Cultural Community Protocols In India

By Vibhupriya Singh / 1 December, 2016 - 05:55

The Nagoya Protocol contributes to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by providing a platform for greater legal certainty and transparency for the providers and users of genetic resources. The Protocol supports the effective implementation of one of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) three objectives, the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources (ABS).

Enhancing Cooperation And Synergies Among Nepal's Biodiversity Related Conventions

By Heena Ahmed / 1 December, 2016 - 05:01

This case study highlights Nepal’s effort to identify synergies among various biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), Nepal’s Biodiversity and Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP), and national sustainable development indicators. It also highlights the role of Nepal’s National Biodiversity Coordination Committee (NBCC) in mainstreaming all biodiversity related conventions and biodiversity programmes within the national development agenda.

Establishing An Inter-Ministerial Committee To Ensure Synergies With All Sectors: The Case Of Bhutan

By Tristan Tyrrell / 20 November, 2016 - 19:38

Figure 1. Synergies between NBSAP and other biodiversity-related MEAs, Bhutan.jpg

Figure 2. Bhutan NBSAP Implementation Coordination Structure.jpg

In Bhutan, synergy and coherence among existing biodiversity policies and acts was identified as a serious gap in the implementation of previous NBSAPs. Therefore, the National Task Force was established to develop the new NBSAP, to oversee liaison with National Focal Points of the other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), including the biodiversity-related conventions. In particular, a mapping exercise was undertaken to show the relevance of national targets across the MEAs.

Post Conflict Recovery And Management Of Protected Areas

By sonali ghosh / 18 November, 2016 - 18:16

Manas National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Assam province of Northeast India and is world renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and presence of a rich biodiversity that includes several endemic, rare and threatened wild animal species that are found nowhere else in the world. The park also witnessed more than 15 years of armed conflict that led to massive destruction of the Park infrastructure and decimation of wildlife population in recent history.

Biodiversity Registers As Platform For Addressing Protected Area And People Conflict

By Heena Ahmed / 17 November, 2016 - 15:31



Conservation of protected areas more than often invite conflicts particularly when resources for protected areas are also sources for livelihood. It becomes difficult for park officials to communicate conservation with local communities.

Green Sea Turtle Tracking In The TIHPA Region

By Ma. Jemimah Penaranda / 30 July, 2016 - 12:05

This entry describes an on-going study that aims to describe the migration paths of green sea turtles after they have nested in Selingan Island, part of the Turtle Island Heritage Protected Area (TIHPA) which is the first trans-boundary PA in South East Asia. To date, tagging methods is the main method used by marine turtle conservationists.

The Science Express: Chugging Its Way To Conservation

By Heena Ahmed / 26 June, 2016 - 20:49

The Science Express project (http://www.sciencexpress.in), a unique science exhibition, is traveling across India to raise awareness about biodiversity, climate change and science. This 16-coach, air conditioned train is raising biodiversity awareness across India. Since the project’s inception in 2007, the train has traveled over 141,000 kilometers and received 15.6 million visitors. It is the largest, longest running and most visited science exhibition in India.