Nagaland tribe resolves to protect pangolins
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
Why in news
The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji community organization in Nagaland passed a resolution to protect pangolins to counter illegal wildlife trafficking along the India-Myanmar border.
Background
The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji and Tangkhul Naga Awunga Long are community organizations in Nagaland and Manipur respectively. The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and the Pangolin Crisis Fund are leading projects to counter illegal trade in Nagaland's critical landscapes.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentPangolins are targeted by illegal wildlife trafficking routes along the India-Myanmar border.
- BodyWildlife Trust of India (WTI) is an organization leading pangolin protection projects.
- PlaceThe Sangtam tribe is concentrated in Nagaland's border regions with Myanmar.
- FactThe Pangolin Crisis Fund is a specific fund dedicated to countering illegal wildlife trade.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of community-led conservation initiatives in curbing illegal wildlife trafficking in India's border regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transboundary enforcement: Difficulty in policing wildlife trafficking across porous India-Myanmar borders
- Community agency: Leveraging indigenous tribal structures to supplement state-led wildlife protection
- Funding gaps: Reliance on non-governmental funds like the Pangolin Crisis Fund for conservation
Keywords: Community-led conservation · Wildlife trafficking · Transboundary crime · Biodiversity protection · Indigenous governance
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