India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process in 2000-2003 was possibly the world's largest such exercise, involving over 50,000 people from all walks of life. It resulted in over 70 action plans at local, state, thematic, ecoregional, and national levels. Several methods were used to elicit participation and get inputs, including from local communities. This presentation describes the results, including the key strategies and actions on conservation, sustainable use, equity, governance, and planning. It also notes that unfortunately the Government of India pulled out of the final product, perhaps worried about its clear recommendation that the economy and polity needed fundamental changes if biodiversity conservation and related social equity were to be achieved.
Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainability, and Equity: Outcomes of India's NB...chikikothari
India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process in 2000-2003 was possibly the world's largest such exercise, involving over 50,000 people from all walks of life. It resulted in over 70 action plans at local, state, thematic, ecoregional, and national levels. Several methods were used to elicit participation and get inputs, including from local communities. This presentation describes the process used, and the end results.
Biodiversity and its Conservation methodsNishat Fatima
Biodiversity describes the richness and variety of life on earth. It is the most complex and important feature of our planet. Without biodiversity, life would not sustain.
Biodiversity holds ecological and economic significance. It provides us with nourishment, housing, fuel, clothing and several other resources. It also extracts monetary benefits through tourism. Therefore, it is very important to have a good knowledge of biodiversity for a sustainable livelihood.
Biodiversity
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Environment
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Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainability, and Equity: Outcomes of India's NB...chikikothari
India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process in 2000-2003 was possibly the world's largest such exercise, involving over 50,000 people from all walks of life. It resulted in over 70 action plans at local, state, thematic, ecoregional, and national levels. Several methods were used to elicit participation and get inputs, including from local communities. This presentation describes the process used, and the end results.
Biodiversity and its Conservation methodsNishat Fatima
Biodiversity describes the richness and variety of life on earth. It is the most complex and important feature of our planet. Without biodiversity, life would not sustain.
Biodiversity holds ecological and economic significance. It provides us with nourishment, housing, fuel, clothing and several other resources. It also extracts monetary benefits through tourism. Therefore, it is very important to have a good knowledge of biodiversity for a sustainable livelihood.
Biodiversity
valves of biodiversity
threats to biodiversity
conservation of biodiversity
Environment
conservation of biodiversity
types of biodiversity
threats to biodiversity
Conservation of biodiversity isThus, variability among living organisms from all sources including inter alia, terrestrial, marine & other aquatic ecosystems and ecological complexes of which they are part of.
Nexus Between Development and biodiversity conservationSaroj Upadhyay
Describing what biodiversity is, threats to biodiversity and objectives of biodiversity conservation
theories of development, old school development and its impacts
development of concept of sustainable development
nexus between development and biodiversity
concept of ICDP (integrated conservation and development project)
Convention of Biological diversity (CBD)
Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – Biodiversity at global, national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
VCE Environmental Science Unit 3: Biodiversity and conservation management.Peter Phillips M.Ed.
Learning intentions:
To understand how biodiversity is identified and managed in Australia.
Success Criteria:
Be able to apply categories of conservation status and describe how degree of threat is determined.
Know the three biodiversity categories and how they relate to each other.
Be able to explain how remnant vegetation, corridors and conservation reserves can be used to support biodiversity.
Describe Global, Australian and Victorian legislation and conventions and a current biodiversity issue which refers to each.
Conservation of biodiversity isThus, variability among living organisms from all sources including inter alia, terrestrial, marine & other aquatic ecosystems and ecological complexes of which they are part of.
Nexus Between Development and biodiversity conservationSaroj Upadhyay
Describing what biodiversity is, threats to biodiversity and objectives of biodiversity conservation
theories of development, old school development and its impacts
development of concept of sustainable development
nexus between development and biodiversity
concept of ICDP (integrated conservation and development project)
Convention of Biological diversity (CBD)
Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – Biodiversity at global, national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
VCE Environmental Science Unit 3: Biodiversity and conservation management.Peter Phillips M.Ed.
Learning intentions:
To understand how biodiversity is identified and managed in Australia.
Success Criteria:
Be able to apply categories of conservation status and describe how degree of threat is determined.
Know the three biodiversity categories and how they relate to each other.
Be able to explain how remnant vegetation, corridors and conservation reserves can be used to support biodiversity.
Describe Global, Australian and Victorian legislation and conventions and a current biodiversity issue which refers to each.
Nutrition-sensitive landscapes was a side-event at the Int. Conference on Forests for Food Security organized by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and Bioversity International, all members of the CGIAR Consortium.
Céline Termote, research assistant with Bioversity International's Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme, shared some of her experiences from research she carried out in the Tshopo District in the Democratic Republic of Congo on wild edible plant knowledge and use. She found that peoples' knowledge of biodiversity was not always translated into their effective use of wild edible plants. She argued for better integration of participatory research techniques: "We should put people at the centre of the landscapes approach. Food is an expression of their culture, we must not forget that, “she said.
Learn more: http://liveblog.cifor.org/Event/Forests_for_food_security_and_nutrition/76707058#.UZNeGVGcnD4
Read more about Bioversity International’s work on marketing diversity for income and equity
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/marketing-diversity/?L=0
Evaluating bird species diversity based on distribution area and taxonomic un...CIFOR-ICRAF
There are a number of different indicators used to evaluate the biodiversity of an area and its relative importance for protection and conservation – each method produces quite different outcomes. Using Japan as a case study, this presentation examines the different ways of evaluating biodiversity hotspots and proposes an additional methodology using range size and taxonomy that may help decision makers worldwide in determining hotspots for conservation. CIFOR scientist Ken Sugimura gave this presentation at the first Annual World Congress of Biodiversity: Today Eco-civilisation, Tomorrow Happiness, held in Xi’an, China on 25–28 April 2012.
African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) and Conservation Agriculture in East Africa presentation made in SALM monitoring and Accounting for Soil Carbon Workshop
Biodiversity action plan
A biodiversity action plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats and is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus for these plans derives from the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). As of 2009, 191 countries have ratified the CBD, but only a fraction of these have developed substantive BAP documents.
The principal elements of a BAP typically include: (a) preparing inventories of biological information for selected species or habitats; (b) assessing the conservation status of species within specified ecosystems; (c) creation of targets for conservation and restoration; and (d) establishing budgets, timelines and institutional partnerships for implementing the BAP.
Summary
Pakistan spans a number of the world’s ecological regions with its latitudinal spread and immense variations in altitude. These regions include the coastal mangrove forests of the Arabian Sea as well as some of the highest mountains of the world, where the western Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges meet. This diversity encompasses a variety of habitats that support a rich biodiversity. A number of animals and plants have become endangered due to over-exploitation and loss of natural habitat. Rapid human population growth puts increasing pressure on the country’s natural resource base. Increased poverty has forced rural people to exploit biodiversity at unsustainable rates. Deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity and waterlogging have become major threats to Pakistan’s remaining biodiversity. The continuing loss of forest habitat, with its associated fauna and flora, will have serious implications for the nation’s other natural and agricultural ecosystems. Protected areas have been established for in-situ conservation of biodiversity.
A wide range of laws also exists relating to conservation of various components of biodiversity. The key to protecting the biological diversity of Pakistan is involving local communities and obtaining support from relevant institutions in sustainable use initiatives. The Government of Pakistan recognised the importance of these measures in the preparation of the National Conservation Strategy (1992) and in becoming a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. The Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), endorsed by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) in 1999, calls for government agencies, local communities and NGOs to work together as partners in biodiversity conservation.
These are the most critical issues for biodiversity conservation in Pakistan:
The need for associated policy and institutional reforms and institutional strengthening; integration of biodiversity conservation measures into sectoral initiatives; better understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and effective means for ensuring their sustainable use; developing community-based biodiver
NATIONAL GREEN CORPS AND NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME CLIMATE EDUCATION AND BIODIV...W G Kumar
A training module to introduce College Lecturers and School Teachers to the subject of Climate Education and Live Projects that they can do in their institution and elsewhere
Biodiversity and its conservation. In situ conservation of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity. Endangered and endemic species of India, germplasm conservation
The best presentation for beginners who wants to get quick insights about BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION.All the necessary information about the topic is covered in detail. Excellent animation.
Nature, Equity, Communities: Towards Effective & Democratic Conservation in I...Ashish Kothari
Conservation of biodiversity and wildlife in India has gone through historical changes from community-based, to state-dominated and exclusionary; recent paradigm shifts are again recognising that communities living amidst nature need to be at the centre of decision-making, and their knowledge to be treated at par with modern knowledge, for enhanced and just conservation effectivity. Presentation is from 2013, slightly dated.
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Describes the PEF's model for a just and meaningful conservation partnership with Indigenous peoples through the equitable integration of Indigenous and scientific knowledge systems for biodiversity conservation and sustainable rural development
Can Environment and Development Go Together? Ashish Kothari
There is a growing clash between 'development' as it is currently conceived, and the livelihood and ecological security of hundreds of millions of people; but there are alternative ways to reconcile human well-being with environment, that grassroots initiatives are pointing to.
Biological diversity
It is that part of nature which includes the differences in genes among the individuals of a species.
Biological diversity deals with the nature’s variety in the biosphere.
Radical Ecological Democracy: Lessons from India for Sustainability, Equity, ...chikikothari
Economic globalisation is unsustainable and inequitable; it needs to be challenged and replaced with alternative framework of Radical Ecological Democracy. Such a framework emerges from thousands of onground and policy initiatives already being practiced. These point to the need for localisation of economies and governance (direct democracy), embedded landscape level governance and planning, internalisation of ecological limits and resilience into all decision-making, promotion of dignified livelihoods and human rights, meaningful rights and access to basic needs, learning and health opportunities, and the qualitative pursuit of well-being.
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This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Mr. Pablo Eyzaguirre, BI
NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
To maintain ecological balance of nature and maintain food chain and nature cycles.
It has economic value. Many wild plants provide useful substances like timber, paper , gums etc. And they also have wide applications in Ayurveda and other branches of medicine Wild animals products are tusk, ivory ,leather, honey etc
Most important contribution of wild life for human progress is availability of
Large gene pool for the scientists to carry breeding programmes in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery
Wild life provides a esthetic value to man.
Wildlife of a country is its cultural asset
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
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This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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2. What is biodiversity?
• The variety of life around us
Ecosystem diversity
(forests, farmlands)
Species diversity
(bamboo, rice)
Genetic diversity
(30 varieties of rice)
Ecosystem diversity
(forests, farmlands)
Species diversity
(bamboo, rice, forest
trees)
Genetic diversity
(Varieties of rice)
5. India’s biodiversity: Species
• 8% of world’s diversity on 2.4% of its area
• Wild species diversity
– 47,000 wild plant species
(33% flowering plants endemic
to India)
6. India’s biodiversity: Species
• Wild species diversity
– 90,000 wild animal species (62% amphibians
endemic)
– ? Species of micro-organisms
7. India’s biodiversity: Species
• Domesticated species diversity
– 166 crop species originate in India
– Amongst world’s highest livestock diversity
8. India’s biodiversity: Genetic
Genetic diversity within each species
– Diversification within crops/livestock, e.g.
• Rice: 50,000 - 300,000 varieties
• Mango: >1000 varieties
• Sorghum: >5000 varieties
• 27 cattle, 40 sheep, 22 goat, 18 poultry
breeds
• Centre of diversity for rice, wheat, sugarcane,
legumes, sesame, eggplant,
okra, citrus, banana, mango,
jamun, jute, ginger, millets….
9. Why is biodiversity important?
• Ethical / moral: all species have a right to the
earth’s resources
• Humanity’s survival: climatic stability,
water cycles, oxygen, soil fertility…
defence against disasters
10. Why is biodiversity important?
• Ecosystem-dependent people (70% of India’s
population): food, medicine, livelihoods, fuel,
shelter, clothing: use of over 10,000
plant/animal species
11. Why is biodiversity important?
• Agricultural/industrial development: genetic
resources, raw materials
• Aesthetic resource
12. Destruction of India’s biodiversity
• Habitat loss
– >50% forest disappeared in last 200
years
– >70% waterbodies polluted or drained
out
– >40% mangroves destroyed
Smitu Kothari
13. Destruction of India’s biodiversity
• Species loss
– >6% of wild plants/animals threatened
– 2 mammals, 3 birds, 15-20 plants extinct
– 2/3rds species could become extinct in next 50
years
• Genetic loss
– Most indigenous agricultural diversity
threatened
Vivek Gour-Broome
14. Impacts of biodiversity loss
• Climatic, water, soil instability
• Productivity loss in natural & agricultural ecosystems
• Loss of livelihood resources (esp. from CPRs)
• Loss of critical health/nutrition inputs
• Less resilience for farmers/pastoralists, narrowing
genetic base for country’s agriculture
• Loss of potential medicinal and industrial benefits
• Erosion of traditional knowledge base
GREATEST IMPACT ON THE POOR
15. One Vision of the Future:
National Biodiversity Strategy
and Action Plan
• 70 action plans across country: local,
state, ecoregional, thematic
• National plan built from these
16. India’s most participatory planning exercise:India’s most participatory planning exercise:
workshops, public hearings, festivals, yatras,workshops, public hearings, festivals, yatras,
students’ events, boat/cycle rallies...students’ events, boat/cycle rallies...
17. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
• Conservation of biodiversity
• Sustainable use of biological resources
• Equity in decision-making, benefit-sharing
• Laws/policies, awareness/education, capacity,
funding, technologies
18. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
Conserving wild biodiversity (wildlife):
• Expansion of conserved sites (protected areas,
community conserved sites, heritage sites,
IBAs, etc) to 10% of India, with 2% inviolate
• Greater focus on threatened species, incl. plants
and small fauna
19. Official protected areas
• Nearly 600 protected areas
• Need to move towards participatory
conservation, e.g. Periyar, Chilika
Chilika Lagoon
B a y o f
B e n g a l
22. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
Conserving agricultural biodiversity
• Notifying agrobiodiversity protected areas and
landscapes
• Linking Public Distribution System and local
grains
• Promoting organic and biodiverse food
• Reviving home gardens, encouraging urban
agriculture
24. •Reviving traditional diversity, promoting cultivated and wild foods
•Securing people’s access and control over ex situ collections
•Creating community gene banks
•Empowering women/dalit farmers, securing land rights
•Creating consumer-producer links (Zaheerabad org. food restaurant)
•Linking to PDS
DDS: integrating conservation, equity,
& livelihoods through agrobiodiversity
25. Root causes of biodiversity loss
• Unsustainable model of development, lack
of integration of biodiversity into
development sectors
26. • ‘Development’ vs. biodiversity in a
globalising world
– Biodiversity as a raw material or dump
– Commercialisation and privatisation of
bio-resources for urban/industrial
consumption / trade
– Absence of environmental orientation in
rural development and poverty alleviation
approaches
– Monocultural visions (e.g. agriculture)
– Lack of recognition of full value of
biodiversity (e.g. mangroves w.r.t.
cyclones and tsunami…or Mumbai’s
water security!)
27. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
• Re-orientation of development model, with
biodiversity and livelihoods as central concerns
• Planning at landscape (and seascape) levels; building
up to national land/water use plan
• Integration of biodiversity into all sectoral
planning….EIAs
• Full valuation of biodiversity into economic planning
and budgeting
28. Root causes of biodiversity loss
• Inequities in decision-making and control over
natural resources
• Alienation of communities from resource base;
erosion of traditional rights/practices
29. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
• Governance of natural resources starting from smallest
decision-making unit at village and city level…
strengthening institutions of self-governance
(panchayats, village assemblies, tribal councils,
district committees…)
• Participatory protected area management
• Community management or participation across rural
and urban landscape
30. Root causes of biodiversity loss
• Cultural/ethical value
changes….consumerism!
31. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
• Sustaining livelihoods based on biological
resources
(forest, aquatic, agricultural produce)
Challenge: how to make these sustainable and equitable
– Impact assessment of human uses
– Rights and responsibilities
– Controlling the market
– Special privileges to marginalised sections
– Promoting, protecting traditional knowledge
32. NBSAP:
Key Strategies and Actions
Tools….
• Enhancing knowledge of biodiversity and impacts
of human use (including indirect impacts of
consumerism)
• Maintaining publicly accessible databases
• Doing outreach, communication, education,
training
• Generating and using appropriate technologies
• Generating innovative funding, taxing luxury
consumerism
33. The struggle continues…
• Final national document not accepted by government
(though several local/state plans accepted and being
implemented)
• National report published and disseminated by civil society
• After 3 years (2007), government comes out with its own
version of action plan….very dilute, general, unfocused
• Why did people’s plan not become official plan?
– Too ambitious?
– Lack of interest?
– Vision too radically different from ‘official’ economic
growth / globalisation models?