Why is fishing an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
1) Odisha is over fishing putting pressure on marine resources. This will cause thousands of poor people to lose their employment.
2) livelihood support for 72 fishing villages
supporting farmers to run poultry farms instead of fishing
2 of 10
Why is tourism an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
1) destroys biodiversity and habitats
traffic congestion - air pollution
2) eco tourism schemes which maintain the environment and employ local people.
3 of 10
Why are natural hazards an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
1) climate change will increase the amount of cyclones which leaves poor people with inadequate housing especially vulnerable.
2) 14 storm shelters which can hold 14,000 people.
4 of 10
Why is coastal erosion an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
1) less farming space
salt water intrusion damages crops
2) installation of geotextile cubes around 56 villages to protect the coastline
5 of 10
Why is biodiversity an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
1) loss of mangroves which are important carbon sinks - climate change
less tourists visit meaning less income for local people
2) estuarine crocodiles and turtle hatching centres.
mangrove planting
6 of 10
Name 2 main stakeholders that were involved in making Odisha more sustainable.
ministry of environment, forest & climate change
the world bank
government of India
government of Odisha
7 of 10
What were the 3 main aims of the ICZM in Odisha?
1) Establish sustainable levels of economic and social activity
2) Resolve environmental, social and economic
3) Challenges and challenges
protect the coastal environment
8 of 10
Name 2 mitigation strategies used in Odisha.
1) In 2015, the government installed 285 cyclone shelters and new evacuation routes.
2) Over 300 hectares of mangrove forest planted which protects the shoreline from storm surges.
3) improvements to cyclone early warning systems.
9 of 10
Name 2 adaptation strategies used in Odisha.
1) Odisha runs frequent mock drills
which has led to significant death reduction.
2) Cyclones are tracked and monitored closely which allows for preparedness.
10 of 10
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Card 2
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Why is fishing an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
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1) Odisha is over fishing putting pressure on marine resources. This will cause thousands of poor people to lose their employment.
2) livelihood support for 72 fishing villages
supporting farmers to run poultry farms instead of fishing
Card 3
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Why is tourism an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
Back
Card 4
Front
Why are natural hazards an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
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Card 5
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Why is coastal erosion an issue in Odisha and what is being done by ICZMP?
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