Athirappilly charts biodiversity-led path to sustainable development
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Why in news
Athirappilly grama panchayat released the second volume of its People’s Biodiversity Register to integrate conservation with sustainable livelihoods.
Background
The register documents 1,090 species of flowering plants in the Athirappilly region of Kerala. It was developed with technical support from the Kerala State Biodiversity Board and the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKerala State Biodiversity Board: State-level body responsible for implementing the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- PlaceAthirappilly: Located in the Western Ghats region of Kerala
- FactThe People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) documented 1,090 species of flowering plants
- S&TAccess and Benefit Sharing (ABS): Mechanism to ensure fair distribution of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) serves as a tool for community-led conservation and equitable benefit sharing in ecologically sensitive zones like the Western Ghats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional synergy: Collaboration between local grama panchayats and state biodiversity boards for grassroots data collection
- Equity in conservation: Linking tribal forest rights with the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism for livelihood generation
- Data-driven governance: Utilizing local biodiversity inventories to mitigate illegal bio-piracy and ensure sustainable resource use
Keywords: Biological Diversity Act · Access and Benefit Sharing · Community-led conservation · Sustainable development · In-situ conservation
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