Environment & Ecology
Wetland Conservation
Wetland Conservation articles for UPSC exam preparation under Environment & Ecology.
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Articles on Wetland Conservation
Saving India’s Wetlands
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Saving India’s Wetlands
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Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay Designated as New Ramsar Sites
Context India designated Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay as its 95th and 96th Ramsar Sites, increasing the countrys total to 96, up from 26 in 2014. What are the Wetlands? The Ramsar Convention’s definition for wetlands includes: “areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres”.
SAIME model (Aquaculture model) of Sundarbans wins FAO recognition
In News The Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model received Global Technical Recognition from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model It is developed by the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) in West Bengal’s Sundarbans. It promotes ecosystem-based, climate-adaptive aquaculture by integrating 5%–30% mangrove coverage in shrimp ponds.
Ramsar COP15 Concluded in Zimbabwe
In News The 15th Meeting of the Ramsar Convention (COP15), held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, concluded with new resolutions on wetland restoration, protection of migratory birds and wetland species, and equitable governance. Major Outcomes At COP15 of the Ramsar Convention, all 13 proposed resolutions were adopted, marking significant progress in global wetland protection and restoration. The resolutions focused on national action, monitoring, capacity building, integrating wetlands into climate
Wetland Ecosystem, Ramsar Convention
Introduction The wetland ecosystem is one of the most biologically diverse and ecologically important ecosystems on the planet. Often referred to as “the kidneys of the Earth”, wetlands play a...