Understanding Deforestation, Biodiversity Loss, and Sustainable Development

Posted by on Mar 17, 2025 in Geography and Environment | 0 comments

Deforestation

Forests are complex terrestrial ecosystems. Their importance as a renewable resource can be specified in four functions: regulatory, protective, productive, and recreational. Deforestation is the large-scale destruction of forest formations as a result of human intervention. Degradation refers to the loss of forest ecosystem quality in some or all of its elements.

The Causes of Deforestation

  1. Clear-cutting without subsequent reforestation.
  2. Conversion of forests into agricultural land, livestock
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Environmental Conservation: Initiatives, Mitigation, and Studies

Posted by on Mar 5, 2025 in Geography and Environment | 0 comments

Environmental Conservation Initiatives

The government has launched various initiatives for environmental conservation, addressing issues like pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Here are some key initiatives in India and globally:

1. Pollution Control Initiatives

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): Launched in 2019, NCAP aims to reduce air pollution by 20-30% by 2024 in 122 non-attainment cities.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission): Focuses on waste management and

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Global Environmental Initiatives: Treaties, Targets, and Conservation

Posted by on Jan 25, 2025 in Geography and Environment | 0 comments

United Nations and the Environment

The United Nations is the leading global environmental authority, setting the global environmental agenda, promoting sustainable development, and advocating for the global environment. Key areas include climate change, disasters, ecosystem management, environmental governance, chemicals and waste, resource efficiency, and environmental review.

Climate Change Adaptation

Four priority areas:

  • Ecosystem-based adaptation: Implementing projects using biodiversity and ecosystem
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