Question <UNKNOWN>GS1GS1
Explain the purpose of the "Mangrove Alliance for Climate" launched at the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt in November 2022. Discuss the importance of mangroves in maintaining the coastal ecology of tropical nations.
Introduction
Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched at Sharm-El-Shekh in 2021. India has joined the alliance considering it has one of the largest mangroves in the world. Eg:- Sundarbans
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Main Body
Purpose of MAC:
1Develop & share best practices for Mangrove conservation.
2Funding for restoration, development of mangroves.
3Transboundary cooperation in conserving mangroves.
4Undertaking study to understand potential
1Biodiversity:- Mangroves support niche species — both marine & terrestrial.
2Economic:- One of the most fertile fishing grounds.
3Disasters:- Act as natural break for tsunamis, cyclones, etc.
4Carbon Sequestration:- Potential is 3-5x of terrestrial forest.
5Tourism:- Being biodiversity hotspot, promote tourism. Eg:- Thane creek Sanctuary.
6Natural kidneys:- Filter sewage water from cities. Eg:- Post kolkatta Wetland.
Issues Today:
1Encroachments due to increasing Population, urbanisation.
2Destruction for strategic projects. Eg:- Navi-Mumbai mangroves destroyed for new airport.
3Water pollution, oil spills, etc. can kill mangroves.
Way Ahead:
1Community led restoration & conservation.
2Conveying schemes Eg:- MISHTI, conveyed CAMPA, MGNREGA.
India is rightly moving towards mangrove conservation via new schemes like MISHTI), Amrit Dharovar, JS Romser sites, etc.
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Conclusion
India is rightly moving towards mangrove conservation via new schemes like MISHTI, Amrit Dharovar, JS Romser sites, etc.
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Topper
Aniket Dnyaneshwar Hirde
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Geophysical Phenomena & Environmental Changes
Climate Change
Mangrove Alliance for Climate and coastal ecology
Writing Stats
204
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informative
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