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| One Health: A Sustainable Solution for a Healthier Planet |
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What is One Health?
Imagine our world as a vast jigsaw puzzle, with people, animals, plants, and their shared environment – every piece matters. One Health acts as the glue ensuring these pieces fit seamlessly while interacting with one another on a daily basis. While it may sound complex at first, it has many connections with our everyday life, given that the approach aims to improve our health and well-being, as well as that of other living creatures and their shared environment.
One Health is an integrated approach aiming to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognises the interdependence of human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
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New Releases and Resources |
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| Appraisal of Springshed Management Structure for Springs in Uttarakhand: |
Recommendations for Desirable Change
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| A recent study critically analyses the institutional structure and the role of various departments and associated stakeholders for the Springshed Management Consortium (SMC). The study was instrumental in the formulation of a four-tier structure of the SMC to be established, from State Government level at the apex for the policy decisions, to the Gram Panchayat level bodies for implementation and sustainable management of springs and springsheds. This report outlines a series of recommendations aimed at establishing an institutional framework that promotes inclusive springshed management which can be upscaled in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). These recommendations focus on anchoring relevant stakeholders to ensure effective management of springs, considering the unique characteristics and challenges of the region. |
| Information sheet on ‘Enhancement of Smallholder Spice Farmers’ Capacities in Sustainable Farming' |
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| A one-pager document that serves as an introduction to the 'Enhancement of Smallholder Spice Farmers’ Capacities in Sustainable Farming' project. It also doubles as a handy reference guide, featuring QR codes for easy access to our videos: 'Playlist on Practising Sustainable Agriculture,' 'Organic Agriculture - The Key to Sustainable Food Production,' and 'Sustainable Agricultural Practices' with just a scan! |
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Updates from the Projects |
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Sensitisation Workshop for Sustainable Dillseed Cultivation Practices
Climate change and water scarcity are posing significant threats to Dill seed cultivation. Recognising the urgency of the situation, a sensitisation workshop was organised on 13 September 2023, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
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Promoting Sustainable Farming and Agroecology: The Biofach India 2023 Experience
Biofach, a leading trade fair serves as a global platform for professionals in the organic industry, including producers, retailers, and consumers, to come together, showcase their products, exchange ideas, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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Training of Trainers on Sustainable Cumin Cultivation Practices in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
In a significant development aimed at sustainable farming practices in the spice industry, the DPP Spices project conducted a one-day session on 24 August 2023. |
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Sensitisation Workshop for Celery Farmers in Kurukshetra on Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Amid growing concerns over the excessive use of agrochemicals in spice farming, a pivotal workshop on sustainable agricultural practices took place in Kurukshetra, Haryana, on August 22, 2023. |
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Elevating Forest Sustainability: Harnessing 3D Models for Awareness and Conservation in Himachal Pradesh
In a global shift towards highlighting the significance of forest ecosystems and fostering public awareness about their conservation, the FES project is using interactive 3D models to communicate essential concepts. |
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State Level Stakeholder Consultation on Incentive-based Mechanisms and Himachal Pradesh Payment for Ecosystem Services Policy held in Shimla
The state-level multi-stakeholder consultation was held in Shimla on 27 September 2023. |
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Supporting Nature Tourism in Bhitarkanika: Eco-Guide Training for Tourism Enablers of the Mangroves
Building upon the success of the capacity development program initiated in 2022, a comprehensive five-day eco-guide training was organised at the Bhitarkanika National Park from July 24th to July 28th, 2023. |
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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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