EQ4- Odisha coastal managemt Flashcards
Where is Odisha?
Odisha is a state on the east coast of India.
What coastal management stratergy is being used at Odisha?
-In Odisha, geotextiles are being used to protect this coast, along with the planting of of 455km of mangrove plants.
-Also emergency cyclone shelters, several national parks with guards to protect the animals from poaching.
-Also implemented stronger water quality laws.
What are the advantages of the ICZM methods at odisha?
-Coastal reef regeneration
-Ecotourism
-Species have returned like turtles, dolphins and saltwater crocodiles.
What are the disadvantages of the ICZM methods at Odisha?
-Ignores the interdependence of the local communities whose traditional occupations and modes of living are closely intertwined with the health of the coastal ecosystems.
