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Time of India
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
India's resolution of promoting sustainable lifestyles for the wise use of wetlands adopted at a global forum
NEW DELHI: In a global recognition to India's concept of Mission LiFE (lifestyle for environment), the country's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the wise use of Wetlands' was adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on Wednesday. 'The maiden resolution of India received overwhelming support from contracting parties and international organisation partners,' Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav posted on X. The resolution received support from all the 172 Ramsar Convention member countries, six International organisations, and other observers. The international convention on wetlands, adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources across all member countries. 'By adopting this resolution, the Parties (member countries) have endorsed the important role individual and societal choices play in wetlands conservation, and work towards a pro-planet lifestyle, within their national circumstances and contexts. This resolution is also an important step towards 'whole of society' approach needed for addressing wetlands conservation in the contemporary world,' said a statement from the environment ministry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo The resolution brought to COP15 by India on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands' urges voluntary action for considering the integration of sustainable lifestyles-based interventions in wetland management plans, programmes and investments at all levels. It also calls for creating enabling conditions, including fostering public and private collaboration, pursuing education at all levels and awareness-raising initiatives to enhance the wise use of wetlands. During his address at the high-level segment of the COP15 on July 24, Yadav highlighted the importance of sustainable lifestyles in creating a pro-planet behaviour, and invited all countries to support the adoption of the resolution. The concept of sustainable lifestyles, as promoted by India, are 'ways of living, social behaviors and choices' that minimise environmental degradation (by conserving resources and reducing waste generation); and support equitable socio-economic development by being conscious of impacts of lifestyle choices across all strata of society and generations, and embracing environmentally conscious consumption. Introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 26th session of the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021, the 'Mission LiFE' is being pitched as a global mass movement to encourage individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. India has already proactively embedded 'Mission LiFE' in its national efforts for wetlands conservation. 'The 'Mission Sahbhagita' and 'Save Wetlands' campaign have witnessed over 2 million citizens as volunteers, enabling the mapping of more than 170,000 wetlands and clear boundary demarcation of nearly 120,000 wetlands in the last three years,' said the ministry.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements
NEW DELHI: India has showcased the country's wetland conservation model at the ongoing 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, highlighting how it has rejuvenated over 68,827 small wetlands with people's participation and technological interventions, including use of advanced GIS-based mapping, under dedicated schemes in just one year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ' Mission Sahbhagita ', launched in 2022, to promote an 'all of society' approach to wetlands conservation and the 'Amrit Sarovar' scheme, launched to rejuvenate and develop 50,000 small wetlands (75 wetlands in each district), got special mention during the country's presentation. It was highlighted that 68,827 wetlands were rejuvenated and developed within one year. Financing for the exercise happened in convergence with ongoing schemes. It was shared that mapping of wetlands using advanced satellite imaging techniques, covering wetlands of up to 0.1 hectare, and physical boundary delineation are being done for inventory targeted conservation and management. At the conference, India last week invited all countries to mainstream sustainable lifestyles into their policies and practices for effective management of wetlands and their conservation. Articulating India's stand and highlighting the country's contribution to global wetlands conservation, environment minister Bhupender Yadav said the country has 91 Ramsar Sites (spread over 1.36 million hectares). This is the largest network in Asia and the third largest globally. He said, 'Over the past decade, we have expanded this network by 250%. For the first time, two Indian cities -- Udaipur and Indore -- have been accredited as wetland cities, showing our commitment to urban wetlands'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A presentation was made at COP15 by the principal chief conservator of forests (Wildlife) and chief wildlife warden of Haryana, Vivek Saxena, with special focus on Sultanpur National Park (Gurgaon) and Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary (Jhajjar), both internationally designated Ramsar sites in the state, which exemplify ecosystem-based and community-led wetland conservation. The international convention on wetlands, adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources across 172-member countries, including India.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements
NEW DELHI: India has showcased the country's wetland conservation model at the ongoing 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, highlighting how it has rejuvenated over 68,827 small wetlands with people's participation and technological interventions, including use of advanced GIS-based mapping, under dedicated schemes in just one year. The ' Mission Sahbhagita ', launched in 2022, to promote an 'all of society' approach to wetlands conservation and the 'Amrit Sarovar' scheme, launched to rejuvenate and develop 50,000 small wetlands (75 wetlands in each district), got special mention during the country's presentation. It was highlighted that 68,827 wetlands were rejuvenated and developed within one year. Financing for the exercise happened in convergence with ongoing schemes. It was shared that mapping of wetlands using advanced satellite imaging techniques, covering wetlands of up to 0.1 hectare, and physical boundary delineation are being done for inventory targeted conservation and management. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Japanese AI invention allows you to speak 68 languages instantly. The idea? Genius. Enence 2.0 Undo At the conference, India last week invited all countries to mainstream sustainable lifestyles into their policies and practices for effective management of wetlands and their conservation. Articulating India's stand and highlighting the country's contribution to global wetlands conservation, environment minister Bhupender Yadav said the country has 91 Ramsar Sites (spread over 1.36 million hectares). This is the largest network in Asia and the third largest globally. He said, 'Over the past decade, we have expanded this network by 250%. For the first time, two Indian cities -- Udaipur and Indore -- have been accredited as wetland cities, showing our commitment to urban wetlands'. Live Events A presentation was made at COP15 by the principal chief conservator of forests (Wildlife) and chief wildlife warden of Haryana, Vivek Saxena, with special focus on Sultanpur National Park (Gurgaon) and Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary (Jhajjar), both internationally designated Ramsar sites in the state, which exemplify ecosystem-based and community-led wetland conservation. The international convention on wetlands, adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources across 172-member countries, including India.
