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Anshul BhattAIR 22

Question ANS15Discuss or analyze the mangrove ecosystems in India with reference to geographical factors, climate change impacts, and conservation measuresGS1GS1

Mangrove Landscape Q) DIS-L case 9) India

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Introduction

Mangroves are halophytic trees that grow in coastal areas and provide various ecosystem regulators and cultural services. According to ISFR, their area has increased but their density has decreased.

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Main Body

Geographical Factors responsible for Mangrove:

Large coastal zone of approximately 7500 km
Presence of major river deltas like Ganga, Sundarbans, Krishna-Godavari, Avaram, Andaman Nicobar
Suitable tropical and subtropical climate
Suitable soil condition
Non-foreclame/invasive species that affect them
Historical precedence

Climate change and Mangrove impacts:

Mangroves provide coastal communities protection from tsunamis, high tides, food and shelter
Melting of glaciers leading to more discharge of freshwater, altering saline levels
Climate change resulting in more extreme events like cyclones, leading to destruction of mangroves
Changing suitable climate for growth of mangrove
Climate change leading to pressure on local communities which increases pressure on mangrove resources
Destruction feedback loop created between climate change and mangrove destruction

Steps taken:

SAMEE
MIGITEE
ICZD
Mangrove Aframe for Uranos Ripulation zones

Climate change impacts on mangroves:

Melting of glaciers leading to increased freshwater discharge, affecting salinity levels
More extreme weather events like cyclones leading to destruction
Changing suitable climate conditions for growth
Increased pressure on local communities dependent on mangroves
Creation of destruction feedback loop

Conservation Steps taken:

SAMEE
MIGITEE
ICZD
Mangrove Aframe for Uranos Ripulation zones

Further elaboration on climate change impacts and conservation measures for mangroves. Emphasis on the interconnected feedback loop between climate change and mangrove destruction, with loss of crucial coastal protection (cushioning effect).

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Conclusion

Saving mangroves is the critical need of the hour

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Diagram

Geographical representation of mangrove distribution in Indian coastal areas including major deltas and the feedback loop between climate change and mangrove destruction

  • Comprehensive coverage of geographical factors
  • Well-organized discussion of climate change impacts
  • Mentions specific government schemes and conservation measures
  • Includes data on coastal zones (7500 km)
  • Discusses ecosystem services provided by mangroves

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Anshul Bhatt

AIR 22

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Mangrove ecosystems and climate change

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