Jammu, Srinagar Develop Strategic Focus on Biodiversity Conservation with New Action Plans
Shri Arun Mehta, Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, released the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (LBSAPs) for the cities of Jammu and Srinagar at an event in Jammu on the 25th of April 2023. The LBSAPs have been prepared by ICLEI South Asia in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council, as part of the INTERACT-Bio project funded by […]
Critical Ecosystems for Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans for Jammu, Srinagar Identified
ICLEI South Asia is developing the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans for Jammu and Srinagar under the INTERACT-Bio project, supported by the International Climate Initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUV), Germany. In this regard, stakeholder consultations were held in Jammu and Srinagar on the 15th […]
Kochi Mangroves: Valuing Their Ecosystem Services
A study of the ecosystem services being provided by mangroves in the Kochi district, initiated under ICLEI South Asia’s INTERACT-Bio project, has been completed. The study has also helped to shape an investment case on nature-based solutions for mangroves, which are being finalised by ICLEI South Asia. The INTERACT-Bio project is being funded by Germany’s […]
Lt Governor Releases Illustrated Natural Asset Maps of Jammu, Srinagar
Hon’ble Lt. Governor Mr. Manoj Sinha released the Illustrated Natural Asset Maps of Jammu and Srinagar on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The maps have been developed to communicate the significance and need to conserve urban biodiversity with the citizens. Illustrated Natural Asset Maps are distinctive visual tools […]
INTERACT-Bio: Kochi’s New Nature Interpretation Zone Raises Awareness on Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
A nature interpretation zone, developed by ICLEI South Asia in Subhash Bose Park, Kochi, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mayor Adv M Anil Kumar on the 14th of June 2022. The zone aims to raise awareness about the various ecosystems in Kochi and the biodiversity harboured in these ecosystems. It has been developed under the INTERACT-Bio […]
Cards on Ecosystem Services Provided by Trees Launched
ICLEI South Asia launched 10 attractive ecosystem service-based tree cards, featuring some common trees of two Indian cities – Kochi and Panaji, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity. The cards, developed under the INTERACT-Bio project, which is supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety through the […]
Illustrated Maps to Detail Abundant Natural Capital of Jammu, Srinagar
Illustrated Natural Asset maps are being developed for the cities of Jammu and Srinagar, as part of the INTERACT-Bio project, which is supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMU). These cities have been added to the project as satellite cities, at the request from the Jammu and […]
Investment Case Prepared for Kochi’s Pokkali Fields, Mangroves
An investment case on nature-based solutions, focusing on mangroves and pokkali in Kochi, has been developed under the INTERACT-Bio project, supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMU). Pokkali is an ancient organic farming practice, where one season of paddy cultivation using a unique saline tolerant rice […]
Jammu, Srinagar Initiate Development of City Biodiversity Index, Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans
ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Biodiversity Council, has initiated the development of the City Biodiversity Index and Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans for the cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The development of the City Biodiversity Index is supported by UNDP through the SECURE Himalaya project and the development of the LBSAPs […]
Kochi’s New Attractions: Pollinator and Herbal Gardens
A pollinator garden and a herbal garden have been developed by ICLEI South Asia in Subhash Bose Park in Kochi, under the INTERACT-Bio project that is funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. The pollinator garden will provide a suitable food base for the native butterfly and moth species, which […]