The future of conservation lies not in isolation but in connection. Discuss the significance of ecological corridors. Evaluate India’s efforts in integrating connectivity in land-use planning.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Q6. The future of conservation lies not in isolation but in connection. Discuss the significance of ecological corridors. Evaluate India’s efforts in integrating connectivity in land-use planning. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question: In light of the IUCN–UNCCD report (2025) highlighting how fragmented ecosystems threaten biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience. It tests understanding of ecological corridors and India’s policy response in integrating connectivity into development and land-use planning. Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the importance of ecological corridors for conservation and evaluate India’s initiatives to incorporate connectivity into its planning frameworks, highlighting both ecological and institutional dimensions. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define ecological corridors and link them to the evolving conservation paradigm shifting from isolation to connectivity. Body: Significance of ecological corridors: Mention their ecological, climatic, and socio-economic importance with global and Indian relevance. India’s efforts in integrating connectivity: Outline key national and state-level policies, mapping exercises, legal frameworks, and success models that promote connectivity in planning. Conclusion: Summarise the need to mainstream ecological connectivity in all infrastructure and land-use decisions to achieve sustainable coexistence of humans and nature.
Why the question: In light of the IUCN–UNCCD report (2025) highlighting how fragmented ecosystems threaten biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience. It tests understanding of ecological corridors and India’s policy response in integrating connectivity into development and land-use planning.
Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the importance of ecological corridors for conservation and evaluate India’s initiatives to incorporate connectivity into its planning frameworks, highlighting both ecological and institutional dimensions.
Structure of the Answer: Introduction:
Define ecological corridors and link them to the evolving conservation paradigm shifting from isolation to connectivity.
• Significance of ecological corridors: Mention their ecological, climatic, and socio-economic importance with global and Indian relevance.
• India’s efforts in integrating connectivity: Outline key national and state-level policies, mapping exercises, legal frameworks, and success models that promote connectivity in planning.
Conclusion:
Summarise the need to mainstream ecological connectivity in all infrastructure and land-use decisions to achieve sustainable coexistence of humans and nature.