Case study - The Odisha coastline Flashcards
Where is the Odisha coastline and how long is it
The Odisha coastline is in South-East India and is 450km long
What are some physical characteristics of the Odisha coastline
Straight, narrow and level
6 major deltas
What are some opportunities of the Odisha coastline
- 400,000 live here and rely on fishing
- 1435km^2 of mangrove forest creates wide biodiversity
- Biodiversity allows for Ecotourism like the Chilika Bird sanctuary with over 150 bird species
- Large potential for offshore wind, tidal and oil power
What are some challenges of the Odisha coastline
- Only 14% of the coastline is stable
- Mangrove coverage thickness has decreased by 80% in 50 years
- There is an increased risk of tropical cyclone, such as the 2013 one causing 44 deaths
What are some physical things which make change along the coastline
Seasonal variation and wave energy
What are some human things which make negative change along the coastline
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
What are some human things which make positive change along the coastline
The ICZM, adopted in 2011 after a shoreline assessment involving both the local community, the Indian government and even the world bank
What are the aims of the ICZM
Resolve economic, social, environmental and political conflict along the coastline
What does the ICZM mainly focus on
- Biodiversity, culture and livelihood conservation
- Coastal erosion and pollution
- Vulnerability to tropical cyclones
How are the ICZM creating change
- Development of eco tourism (chilika)
- Building cyclones shelters
- Planting mangrove forests in the Mahanadi delta