Sunny Joseph launches project to map risk across all 14 Keralam districts
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Biodiversity conservation and risk assessment: a relevant GS3 and Environment case study.
Why in news
Environment Minister Sunny Joseph launched the ‘Comprehensive Red List Assessment of Ecosystems in Keralam’ project to map ecological risks across all 14 districts.
Background
The project is a two-year initiative funded by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and executed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and MES Asmabi College. It utilizes the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) framework to assess risk.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB): Funding body for the ecosystem risk mapping project.
- BodyKerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI): Executing agency for the Red List Assessment.
- S&TIUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE): The framework used to map risk across 14 districts of Keralam.
- FactThe project is part of the 100 Days programme and spans a duration of two years.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Comprehensive Red List Assessment of Ecosystems in Keralam, consider the following statements:
- The project utilizes the IUCN Red List of Species framework to map risk.
- The project is a two-year initiative funded by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
- The Kerala Forest Research Institute is the executing agency for the project.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It utilizes the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) framework.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how standardized ecological risk assessment frameworks like the IUCN Red List can aid in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience planning in ecologically sensitive states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven conservation: Utilizing RLE framework to prioritize high-risk ecosystems for immediate intervention
- Institutional synergy: Collaborative execution between state biodiversity boards and research institutes for localized mapping
Keywords: Biodiversity Conservation · Ecosystem Risk Assessment · IUCN Red List · Ecological Mapping · Climate Resilience
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