KSBB moots ‘model biodiversity-friendly villages’ initiative
The Kerala State Biodiversity Board has initiated the 'Model Biodiversity-Friendly Villages' project to enhance biodiversity conservation through local development. This initiative was launched during a workshop in Thiruvananthapuram, coinciding with the International Day for Biological Diversity. The project aims to align local conservation efforts with national and global biodiversity strategies while emphasizing the role of local self-governments in these initiatives.
- ▪The initiative was introduced during a State-level workshop in Thiruvananthapuram.
- ▪Discussions included strategies for grassroots conservation and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
- ▪Health Minister K. Muraleedharan emphasized government support for projects that integrate environmental protection with development.
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The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation through local development projects.The ‘Model Biodiversity-Friendly Villages’ project was introduced during a State-level workshop organised in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the International Day for Biological Diversity observed on May 22.According to official sources, the discussion focused on strategies to strengthen grassroots conservation efforts and position Kerala as a leading biodiversity-friendly State in the country.
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