Odisha ICZM Flashcards
What is an ICZM?
A continuous and iterative process designed to promote sustainable management of coastal zones
What objectives do ICZMs bring together?
A means to accept and bring together different objectives for coastal areas in such an order that multiple: social, economic, cultural and environmental goals can be achieved
Why did an ICZM work in Odisha?
Because a large area needed protection
Where is Odisha?
The East coast of India
Why is sustainability so important for Odisha?
India is a developing country where carrying out work in an economical way to reach as many goals as possible is more sustainable
Why are the local community stakeholders?
They live and work in the area, so any decisions made higher up will likely affect them and their livelihoods
Why are ecologists and wildlife specialists stakeholders?
Wildlife and the environment may be damaged so care must be taken to ensure that as little damage as possible is done
Why are local government officials stakeholders?
The ICZM will be carried out on state owned land, and could be partially or entirely funded by the government
Why is the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation a stakeholder?
Tourism is a crucial industry in the area so any negative impact would have huge social and economic repercussions
Why is the Odisha State Pollution Control Board a stakeholder?
The pollution board was consulted so that any pollution caused by the ICZM could be controlled to reduce pollution in the air and water
Why were the fishing community stakeholders?
Many people rely on the sea for their source of income, so fishing communities were consulted on the effects the ICZM may have on their businesses
What area of mangroves was planted in Odisha?
1435 km2
Which organisations were involved? (3)
-State government
- World bank
- Ministry of environment, forest and climate change
Why were mangroves necessary?
Mangroves provide habitats for endangered species such as the Olive Ridley turtle, as well as protecting the coast from erosion
When was the ICZM pilot project?
2010 - 2015
