Odisha Case Study - Coasts Flashcards
Where is odisha
India
South east coast of India node ring Bay of Bengal
What are the opportunities for human occupation development
Large stocks of fish
Huge potential for offshore wind and tidal and wave power
What are the risks for human occupation and development - erosion
Attempting to halt the natural coastal processes only shifts the problem
India govt concerned about increased vulnerability of coastal communities
How has the shoreline changed
Most erosion in the with in flows pattern determines the nature of the shore line
Human intervention has a major impact on the system
What was cyclone phalin
October 2013
Wind speed 200km
1 mil people evacuated
Loss of 700,000
What is the ICZM projects aims
Aims-
Establish sustainable levels of economic and social activity, resolve conflicts, protect coastal environments
What is the ICZM projects major issues
Biodiversity conservation
Coastal erosion
Livelihood security
Environmental quality
What were the successes of managing the mahanadi delta
Villages has 4km of mangroves
Had less deaths that those with less than 3km
What were the failures of managing the mahanadi delta
Increase in fisheries and other economic demands caused loss of mangroves
What are the 6 major issues identified at odisha coast
1- costal erosión
2- assessing vulnerability to disaster
3-biodiversity conservation
4-livelihood security
5- pollution and environmental quality protection
6-conservation of cultural assets
Why are wetlands international trying to reverse mangrove destruction
It is a sustainable and appropriate coastal management scheme, helping prevent and protect against cyclones, storm surges and tsunamis. They are doing this by helping villagers cultivate and plant mangroves.
