Role of the Indian state in wetland conservation: A critical analysis
By: Agnibashya, Rajashri
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BookPublisher: Indian Journal of Political Science Description: 85(1), Jan-Mar, 2024: p. 363-368.Subject(s): Ramsar Convention, Wetlands, Indian State, Pollution, ConversationSummary: Wetlands, sometimes referred to as the earth's natural sponges or the earth's kidneys, are one of the crucial resources on earth. Wetlands perform lots of vital functions and also have tremendous value. They play an important role in pollution control, climate regulation, and food control, etc. But despite its significance, in today's time, wetlands are disappearing and are often viewed as a wetland by many. Therefore, one of the major global environmental issues in contemporary times is the conversation, management and wise use of wetlands. As wetlands are disappearing at a faster rate which will create negative consequences, there should be effective efforts to conserve, manage, and use them wisely. Of late, there are certain important global efforts undertaken by a variety of state and non-state actors for its proper conservation. Wetlands in India are also in a crisis. There are measures adopted by the Indian state for its conservation. This article will try to critically examine the current global status of Wetland and various global efforts for conserving, managing and wise use of wetlands. It will also try to critically analyze the role of the Indian state of wetland conservation. -Reproduced
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Wetlands, sometimes referred to as the earth's natural sponges or the earth's kidneys, are one of the crucial resources on earth. Wetlands perform lots of vital functions and also have tremendous value. They play an important role in pollution control, climate regulation, and food control, etc. But despite its significance, in today's time, wetlands are disappearing and are often viewed as a wetland by many. Therefore, one of the major global environmental issues in contemporary times is the conversation, management and wise use of wetlands. As wetlands are disappearing at a faster rate which will create negative consequences, there should be effective efforts to conserve, manage, and use them wisely. Of late, there are certain important global efforts undertaken by a variety of state and non-state actors for its proper conservation. Wetlands in India are also in a crisis. There are measures adopted by the Indian state for its conservation. This article will try to critically examine the current global status of Wetland and various global efforts for conserving, managing and wise use of wetlands. It will also try to critically analyze the role of the Indian state of wetland conservation. -Reproduced
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