Case study - The Odisha coastline

Question 1

Where is the Odisha coastline and how long is it

Answer 1

The Odisha coastline is in South-East India and is 450km long

Question 2

What are some physical characteristics of the Odisha coastline

Answer 2

Straight, narrow and level
6 major deltas

Question 3

What are some opportunities of the Odisha coastline

Answer 3

1. 400,000 live here and rely on fishing
2. 1435km^2 of mangrove forest creates wide biodiversity
3. Biodiversity allows for Ecotourism like the Chilika Bird sanctuary with over 150 bird species
4. Large potential for offshore wind, tidal and oil power

Question 4

What are some challenges of the Odisha coastline

Answer 4

1. Only 14% of the coastline is stable
2. Mangrove coverage thickness has decreased by 80% in 50 years
3. There is an increased risk of tropical cyclone, such as the 2013 one causing 44 deaths

Question 5

What are some physical things which make change along the coastline

Answer 5

Seasonal variation and wave energy

Question 6

What are some human things which make negative change along the coastline

Answer 6

Destruction of mangroves

Replanting of mangroves (mangroves grow in saline water and keep up with 25mm of sea level rise each year and protect against tropical cyclones

Question 7

What are some human things which make positive change along the coastline

Answer 7

The ICZM, adopted in 2011 after a shoreline assessment involving both the local community, the Indian government and even the world bank

Question 8

What are the aims of the ICZM

Answer 8

Resolve economic, social, environmental and political conflict along the coastline

Question 9

What does the ICZM mainly focus on

Answer 9

1. Biodiversity, culture and livelihood conservation
2. Coastal erosion and pollution
3. Vulnerability to tropical cyclones

Question 10

How are the ICZM creating change

Answer 10

1. Development of eco tourism (chilika)
2. Building cyclones shelters
3. Planting mangrove forests in the Mahanadi delta