“Wetland ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable due to anthropogenic pressures”. Analyze the key challenges in wetland conservation in India and suggest innovative strategies for their sustainable management.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Q6. “Wetland ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable due to anthropogenic pressures”. Analyze the key challenges in wetland conservation in India and suggest innovative strategies for their sustainable management. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: PIB
Why the question: World Wetlands Day 2025, themed ‘Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future’, celebrated at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Key demand of the question: The question demands an analysis of the major challenges faced by wetlands in India due to human activities and suggestions for innovative, sustainable strategies for their effective management. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly define wetlands and highlight their ecological importance, mentioning their vulnerability due to increasing human-induced pressures. Body: Challenges in wetland conservation: Discuss key challenges like urbanization, pollution, agricultural runoff, climate change impacts, invasive species, and governance gaps. Innovative strategies for sustainable management: Suggest approaches like integrated management plans, legal reforms, nature-based solutions, community participation, technological interventions, and public-private partnerships. Conclusion: Conclude with the need for an ecosystem-based, participatory approach that blends conservation with sustainable livelihoods, ensuring the resilience of wetlands for future generations.
Why the question: World Wetlands Day 2025, themed ‘Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future’, celebrated at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
Key demand of the question: The question demands an analysis of the major challenges faced by wetlands in India due to human activities and suggestions for innovative, sustainable strategies for their effective management.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Briefly define wetlands and highlight their ecological importance, mentioning their vulnerability due to increasing human-induced pressures.
• Challenges in wetland conservation: Discuss key challenges like urbanization, pollution, agricultural runoff, climate change impacts, invasive species, and governance gaps.
• Innovative strategies for sustainable management: Suggest approaches like integrated management plans, legal reforms, nature-based solutions, community participation, technological interventions, and public-private partnerships.
Conclusion: Conclude with the need for an ecosystem-based, participatory approach that blends conservation with sustainable livelihoods, ensuring the resilience of wetlands for future generations.