Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Mapping Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) to strengthen conservation in the Aravalli Range. About Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife reserve known for its dry deciduous forest ecosystem …

Conservation as CoexistenceConservation as Coexistence

Source:  TFL Subject:  Environment Context: A recent analysis highlights that India must shift from exclusionary, top-down wildlife protection towards community-rooted conservation. The idea of “Conservation as Coexistence” has gained prominence after new evidence showed that biodiversity thrives where local communities remain active stewards. About Conservation as Coexistence: What is Conservation? Conservation refers to the sustainable …