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Women as stewards of wetland conservation
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Women have long been the stewards of our planet's rich natural heritage. Their intimate connection with nature shapes not only livelihoods but also the identities of communities.
Due to societal norms and perceived gender roles, women have been the natural resource managers. Globally, women manage water, food and fuel sourcing for their families, thus developing an understanding of their ecosystems and a relationship with their surroundings. |
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New Releases and Resources |
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| A Story book on the Mysterious Mangroves of Bhitarkanika |
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| Through the story of two young children—Runu, who lives with her family on the outskirts of Bhitarkanika in Odisha, and Jehan, who visits the area with his father—readers are invited to explore the world of mangroves. They will embark on an awe-inspiring journey among the mysterious mangroves and encounter the animals and plants that form the rich tapestry of this unique habitat. Alongside Runu and Jehan, readers will discover feathered friends, magnificent saltwater crocodiles, and amazing turtles that travel thousands of miles to inhabit these areas. The mangroves, standing as coastal guardians, protect communities from storms. We hope this book will instill a deep appreciation for nature's complexity and convey the importance of collaborative efforts to preserve these fragile ecosystems. The book is available in both English and Odia. |
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Updates from the Projects |
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Building Synergies between the sectors: One Health and Agroecology Workshop
One Health is a promising approach to tackle complex health issues, such as zoonotic diseases, vector-borne diseases and food-borne diseases. |
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Strengthening Forest Fire Response in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
Massive forest fire incidents, especially in the Indian Western Himalayan region have underscored the critical importance of comprehensive forest fire management. |
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National Conference on Agro-ecological Basis of Agroforestry in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
The conference held on 18-19 June focused on the future of sustainable agriculture with special emphasis on interaction, innovation, and invention. |
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First District Wetland Committee Meeting in Himachal Pradesh: A Collaborative Action for Conservation
The Government of Himachal Pradesh notified District-level Wetland Committees (DWC) on 31 October 2023 to facilitate effective monitoring and management of wetlands at the district level. On 23 April, the first DWC meeting in Himachal Pradesh was held in Nahan. |
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Timeless Publications: Old Works for New Perspectives |
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| Mangroves Booklet| Coastal & Marine Protected Areas Project | Published in 2017 |
| In celebration of International Day for Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we are sharing this booklet developed and published in 2018 by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) for the Mangrove Cell in Maharashtra and GIZ. The booklet introduces various types of mangroves along with their local names and uses. It was published as resource material for the eco-tourism guide training program to train locals as guides with comprehensive knowledge of eco-tourism practices. |
| Mangroves: The Green Coastal Infrastructure| The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity – India Initiative Project| Published in 2017 |
| What if we could create infrastructure that generates jobs, boosts the local economy, protects us from storms and cyclones, and helps reduce global warming? Discover more about mangroves—the silent contributors to the coastal economy—and the plantation and restoration drive in Gujarat. |
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Important Days and Events |
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in partnership with GIZ India is implementing the Indo-German Biodiversity Programme (IGBP).
Commissioned in India on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the programme addresses the challenges of biodiversity conservation in four projects:
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