Blue Flag certification Flashcards
Blue Flag certification has been accorded to two new beaches -
Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep
This takes the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to
12
Who are considered the cleanest beaches of the world?
Blue Flag beaches
It is an eco-tourism model endeavouring to provide the tourists/beachgoers clean and hygienic bathing water, facilities, a safe and healthy environment and sustainable development of the area. Name it and its certificate
Blue Flag beaches & Blue Flag Certification
Blue Flag Certification is an internationally recognised eco-label that is accorded based on (?) criterias
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On the lines of Blue Flag certification, India has also launched its own eco-label:
BEAMS (Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services)
Blue Flag Certification is accorded by the international jury composed of eminent members -
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
- United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO),
- Denmark-based NGO Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to
12
The objectives of ____ program are to:
Abate pollution in coastal waters, Promote sustainable development of beach facilities, Protect & conserve coastal ecosystems & natural resources, Strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness,
Hygiene & safety for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment & regulations.
Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services (BEAMS)
Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services comes under
ICZM (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
____ is the national project management unit of India in strategic planning, management, execution, monitoring and successful implementation of the ICZMP-Phase-I.
Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM)
The Blue Flag Programme for beaches and marinas is run by the international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation:
FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education)
was established in France in 1985
