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BSI

 * Botanical survey of India
 * Surveys flora and records and maintains data

ZSI

 * Zoological survey of India
 * Surveys Fauna
 * Records and maintains data
 * Undertakes research

ICZM

 * India integrated coastal zone management
 * To conserve, protect and manage coastal and marine resources
 * this concept born at earth summit, 1992
 * assisted by world bank
 * SICOM - society of integrated coastal management
 * SICOM is under MoeFCC
 * SICOM supports implementation of ICZM — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 04:38, 8 June 2016 (UTC)

E-green watch

 * Application to monitor CAMPA funds usage

Naupada

 * in Andhra Pradesh
 * salt bowl of Andhra Pradesh (famous for salt fields)

Malkangiri

 * in Orissa
 * most naxalite affected area in state
 * comes in red corridor (is the region in east India - that experiences most naxalite-maoist insurgency)

Balasore

 * Odissa
 * Indian ballistic test range is here - nearby

Kaziranga

 * Assam
 * world heritage site
 * one horned Rhino -vulnerable
 * is declared important bird area by birldlife international (international NGO)
 * highest density of tigers
 * has elephants, buffalo, deer
 * has elephant grass, tropical moist broad leaf forests

Sangla Valley

 * Himachal Pradesh
 * near Tibet border
 * famous for world's best quality Apples

Point calimere wildlife and bird sanctuary

 * near threatened blackbuck antelope, greater flamingos
 * near palk straight
 * tropical dry evergreen forest
 * is a estuary ecosystem
 * in Tamil Nadu — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 04:42, 8 June 2016 (UTC)

shola grasslands

 * Periyar tiger reserve
 * tropical montane forest
 * endangered nilgiri tahr
 * it is found between nilgiri hills to agasthyamalai hills

Freshwater ecosystem

 * Ropar wetland, Punjab
 * Gobind Sagar Resrvoir, Himachal
 * Bhoj wetland, MP

Desert ecosystem

 * Thar desert
 * Kapurdi lignite mine of barmer(Rajasthan)

National Parks

 * Mahatma Gandhi marine national park, Andaman and Nicobar - coral reefs, mangroves
 * Valley of Flower national park, Uttarakhand - snow leopard, brown bear, black bear, fox - Nanda devi biosphere reserves
 * Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand -
 * Namdhapa tiger reserve, Arunachal Pradesh - evergreen rain forests
 * Jaldapara-gorumara NP and chilapata reserve forest, West Bengal - also has one horned Rhino

Wildlife sanctuaries

 * wayanad, Kerala
 * Malabar wildlife sanctuary, Kerala
 * Thattekad bird sanctuary, Kerala
 * Samaspur bird sanctuary, UP
 * Nauradehi, MP
 * sonanadi, uttarakhand
 * Govind wildlife sanctuary, Uttarakhand
 * Talle valley, Arunachal Pradesh
 * Mehao wildlife sanctuary, arunachal pradesh
 * Malvan marine sanctuary, Maharastra
 * Sainj wildlife sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh
 * Hazaribagh, Dalma, Saranda, Lawalong - Jharkhand

Western hoolock gibbon

 * found in Assam, Mizoram, bangladesh and Myanmar
 * IUCN - endangered

Great Indian Bustard

 * Critically endangered
 * in Grasslands of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh
 * found in arid and semi-arid grasslands

Biosphere reserve

 * Panchmarhi, MP
 * Achanakmar Amarkantak, MP/Chhattisgarh
 * Nokrek, Meghalaya - Red Panda,
 * India has 18 BRs -and 10 are in UNESCOs world network of BRs
 * those 10:
 * 1. Agasthyamalai (added this year), Kerala and Tamilnadu
 * 2. Nilgiri -Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka
 * 3. gulf of mannar - Tamilnadu
 * 4. Sundarbans - West bengal
 * 5. Nandadevi - uttarakhand
 * 6. Nokrek - Meghalaya
 * 7. Panchmarhi - MP
 * 8. Simplipal - Odissa
 * 9. Achanakmar Amarkantak, MP/Chhattisgarh
 * 10. Great Nicobar - Andaman and Nicobar

Agasthyamalai Biosphere reserve

 * part of world network of biosphere reserves
 * Kanikkarans (oldest surviving tribe in the world
 * Nilgiri thar, Elephant, Tiger

Forest Fires

 * Highest number of forest fires - Mizoram then Assam and then orissa
 * MODIS - moderate resolution imaging spectro-radiometer sensor

Chap2
CBD
 * Convention on biological diversity
 * Goal - conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of genetic resources
 * It was adopted in earth summit in rio de janerio in 1992
 * Nagoya protocol signed in 2010 under CBD – is on ABS (Access and benefits sharing) -equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of genetic resources

Biodiveristy act

 * is implemented through a 3 tier system
 * National biodiversity authority
 * State biodiversity board
 * Biodiversity management commission

BIOFIN

 * Biodiversity finance initiative (2016 –India) - launched by UNDP

IRCC

 * Internationally recognised certificate of compliance under Nagoya Protocol

4 major coral reefs

 * Gulf of mannar
 * gulf of kutch
 * Andman and nicobar islands
 * lakshwadweep islands

Aichi targets

 * Targets for biodiversity conservation
 * comes under CBD
 * in total 20 targets
 * Target 16 - is on ABS of Nagoya protocol — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 17:01, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

CEBPOL

 * Started by NBA (National biodiversity authority)
 * provides professional support, expertise to GOI and Govt. of Norway in the matters of biodiversity policies both at national and international levels
 * CEBPOL – centre for biodiversity and law ( collaboration of GOI and Norway)

Biospheres

 * 18 in total

Biosafety

 * CBP (Cartagena biosafety protocol) – safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology for a safe and secure environment, and to protect human life.
 * acts as supplement to CBD

Binturong(Bearcat)

 * IUCN - Vulnerable
 * Native of south and south-east Asia
 * In Manas National Park

Forest Plus

 * it is USAID-India Forest Plus programme
 * partnership between India and USA
 * for sustainable forests and climate adaptation
 * Program focuses on REDD+, carbon sequestration through afforestation, capacity building
 * It is being implemented in 4 states - MP, HP, Karnataka and Sikkim

Chap4
Pollution control

AQI index

 * 8 pollutants measured – PM2.5, PM10, CO, NO2, SO2, O3, Lead, Ammonia
 * Measured for short term – 24 hours
 * 6 AQI categories – good, satisfactory, moderately polluted, poor, very poor and severe

Minamata convention

 * Is on mercury – to protect human health

Chap5
Water bodies

NRCD

 * National river conservation directorate
 * Under MoEFCC
 * Provides financial assistance to state govt. for protection of lakes, rivers and wetlands under national river conservation plan (NRCP)

NRCP

 * National river conservation plan
 * River conservation in India started with GAP (ganga action plan)
 * GAP was extended for other rivers also – thus came NRCP
 * Setting up sewerage plants
 * Checking sewage drainage into rivers

NPCA

 * National plan for conservation of aquatic ecosystems
 * Aims for conservation and restoration of wetlands and lakes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 17:12, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

Chap6
Eco-Development

NAEB

 * National afforestation and eco-development board
 * Under MoEFCC
 * For tree planting, ecological restoration
 * It runs NAP (National afforestation programme)
 * Under NAP – State forest development agency, forest development agency (at forest division level) and joint forest management committees (at village levels)

Chap7
Research

Hasdeo river

 * Tributary of Mahanadi
 * In Chhattisgarh

Tricho-K

 * Bio-control agent
 * To prevent soil borne diseases

Kanawar sanctuary

 * Himachal Pradesh

Himalayan Tahr

 * Near threatened — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 17:13, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

Chap8
Education

NAPCC

 * National action plan on climate change
 * Launched in 2008 by union govt.
 * Aimed at assessing and developing strategies to combat climate change
 * Has 8 missions
 * Solar energy
 * Sustainable agriculture
 * Himalayan eco-system
 * Enhanced energy efficiency
 * Sustainable habitat
 * Water
 * Green India
 * Strategic knowledge to fight climate change
 * Similarly SAPCC is also there

NAP

 * National adaptation plan was established under Cancun adaptation framework
 * It asessess and develops plan to meet medium and long term adaptation needs
 * National adaptation fund
 * Is established under NAPCC
 * To assist state and UTs that are particularly vulnerable to climate change
 * NABARD is the national implementing agency
 * To assist national and state activities to meet the cost of adapting and mitigating climate change in areas that are vulnerable

Ozone

 * Ozone depleting substances – Halons, CFCs, Carbon tetrachloride
 * Methyl chloroform and Methyl Bromide – being phased out
 * Vienna convention is on Ozone layer depletion
 * Montreal protocol is on ozone depleting substances

GHGs

 * HFC’s – are not ozone depleting substances but cause green house effect
 * HFCs, CO2, CH4, Nitrous oxide, PFCs (Perflourocarbons), Sulphur hexaflouride, Nitrogen triflouride

NATCOM

 * Is national communication under UNFCCC
 * Currently 3rd NATCOM is underway

NCDMA

 * National clean development mechanism authority
 * CDM – clean development mechanism is provided under Kyoto protocol
 * Under CDM, projects in developing nations are given certificates of emission which developed nations can buy.

India’s INDC

 * Propagate healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and values
 * To adopt a cleaner and climate friendly path
 * By 2030, emission intensity reduction by 33-35% from 2005 levels
 * By 2030, 40% of cumulative electric power from non-fossil fuel with the help of transfer of technology and low cost international finance including from GEF
 * By 2030, create an additional 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forests and tree cover
 * To better adapt to climate change by enhancing investments in development programmes in sectors that are particularly vulnerable to climate change – Agriculture, water resources, Himalayan region, coastal regions, health and disaster management
 * To mobilize domestic and new additional funds from developed nations to implement above mitigation efforts
 * To build capacities, create domestic framework and international architecture for quick diffusion cutting edge climate technology — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gaurav4291 (talk • contribs) 17:14, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

Biomethanation

 * Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas.

GEF

 * Global environment facility
 * Is a multilateral funding mechanism
 * GEF grants are available for – biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, hazardous waste and international waters
 * GEF is the largest public funder in the area of climate change
 * Serves as a financial mechanism for CBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD (Combating desertification), Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants and minamata convention
 * Also supports nations in implementing montreal protocol
 * HQ- Washington
 * It’s mandate is decided as per the guidance provided by the following:
 * 1. CBD
 * 2. UNFCCC
 * 3. UNCCD
 * 4. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutant
 * 5. Minamata convention on mercury
 * GEF grants are available under 5 categories
 * 1. Biodiversity
 * 2. Climate change
 * 3. Land degradation
 * 4. International waters
 * 5. Chemicals and waste
 * DEF (Dept. of economic affairs) is India’s focal point for GEF

SDG

 * No Poverty - End poverty in all its forms everywhere Targets.
 * Zero Hunger - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Targets.
 * Good Health and Well-being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Targets.
 * Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Targets.
 * Gender Equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Targets.
 * Clean Water and Sanitation - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Targets.
 * Affordable and Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy for all Targets.
 * Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Targets.
 * Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Targets.
 * Reduced Inequalities - Reduce inequality within and among countries Targets.
 * Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Targets.
 * Responsible Consumption and Production - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Targets.
 * Climate Action - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Targets.
 * Life Below Water - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Targets.
 * Life on Land - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Targets.
 * Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Targets.
 * Partnerships for the Goals - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Targets.

CTF

 * Clean technology fund
 * it comes under CIF (Climate investment funds)
 * promotes scaling up of demonstration, deployment and transfer of low carbon technologies which has significant green house emissions saving

CIF

 * Climate investment funds
 * designed and developed by developing nations and are implemented by multilateral banks
 * CIF's are two distinct funds - Clean technology fund and strategic climate fund

SCF

 * Strategic climate fund
 * provides targeted funding to pilot new approaches of climate change and which can be scaled up in future

SDGs

 * http://www.sil.org/sites/default/files/news_images/global_goals_icons2.jpg