Risk And Opportuinity Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where
A
Odisha
Bay of Bengal
East coast India
2
Q
Unique ecology
A
Lakes
Delta
Over 1000km2 mangrove
3
Q
Process
A
Deposition
Good sediment store in deltas
4
Q
Rewards
A
Beaches attract tourists Large fish stocks Useful materials - clay/limestone 35% of coast mineral rich Renewables Cultural and archeological sites Rich and rare species (Ridley turtles)
5
Q
Risks
A
Increased vulnerability to tsunamis and storm surges Erosion rates increased 85.6% of the coast is dynamic Dense coastal population Regular cyclones
6
Q
What does ICZM strategy do
A
develop sustainable coastal management
Protects its unique characteristics
Looks at bigger picture
Considers stakeholders
7
Q
Stakeholders
A
Department of culture Water resource department Fisheries department State desisted management authority Pollution control board Wildlife wing of forest and environment Tourist development corporation Handicraft and cottage industries
8
Q
What are mangroves
A
Wet ecosystems containing salt tolerant trees and shrubs
9
Q
How do mangroves act as a coastal defence
A
Reduce erosion
Reduce severity of storms & cyclones
Habitat for 71 Species
Wood source
