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ArticleMitigation of climate change effects in Godavari River Basin through forestry interventions
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Godavari River has immense environmental, religious, cultural and socio-economic significance for the people of India. The Godavari River basin is the second largest in India and is home to 98.4 million people, who directly or indirectly depend on the river and its tributaries for their livelihood needs. In fact, the river is a life line for the seven beneficiary states and their riparian communities. Exponential population growth and the associated rapid all-round developments along river course, degradation of forests in the catchment areas and riparian zones, change in rainfall regime due to climate change are some of the factors that have affected both the water flow regime and the quality of water in Godavari River. Forests provide large climate change mitigation opportunity at relatively lower costs, along with other significant co-benefits. Keeping this in mind, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, under the aegis of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has prepared a ‘Detailed project report for restoration of Godavari River through forestry interventions’. Through extensive stakeholder consultations and the usage of modern tools of Geographic Information System and Remote sensing, 849 sq km stressed area has been identified along the main stem Godavari and ten of its major tributaries for forestry intervention. The project is expected to increase forest cover over an area of 653 sq km and improve forest cover over another 196 sq km. The potential benefits likely to accrue from the project includes carbon sequestration to the tune of 13.55 million tonnes of CO2 eq over ten years, ground water recharge to the tune of 215 million cubic meter per year, sediment reduction to the tune of 404 thousand cubic meter per year, generation of non- timber forest produce to the tune of Rs.1310 million per year, besides generating 27 million man-days of employment opportunities for riverscape communities. Keywords: [River restoration, Deforestation, Forest degradation, Landscape management, Climate change] ID: 3623068 -
ArticleNTFPs as a source of livelihood and climate change mitigation & adaptation: a case study from Jharkhand, India
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.There is an inextricable link between forest resources and livelihood of rural people .The rural people including tribals – Oraon, Munda, Ho, Savar, Santhal, Birhor, Bhumij etc. living around forest area use these non-timber forest produce (NTFP) as their primary source of income, food, nutrition, and medicine. NTFPs may be used for subsistence or for sale, providing cash income and function as an economic buffer in times of hardships. The paper summarizes activities of livelihood based on NTFPs in Jharkhand .They get employment in activities related to NTFPs like plucking of Tendu leaves (Diospyros sps.), rearing of Silk- (Antheraea mylitta Drury) and cultivation of Lac- (Kerria lacca Kerr), making of fancy items from bamboo and cottage industry based on bamboo. Of these NTFPs, Lac and Silk occupy an important place in rural economy. Lac, which is a natural resin secreted by an insect, Kerria lacca (Kerr.), cultivated on host trees like Palas [Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub] and Kusum [Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken] .In Jharkhand mostly Tassar Silk is reared which is produced by a wild silkworm of Antheraea mylitta Drury which feeds primarily on host trees like Asan [Terminalia tomentosa (DC) Wt. &Arn].The paper depicts activities of crafts based on bamboo, embroidery on silk cloth and manufacture of decorative items of Lac and other facets of these NTFPs and their contribution in improving earnings of rural people. The paper also critically examines how NTFPs can be effective tool in climate change mitigation and adaptation especially in REDD+. Hence NTFPs are of importance for food security, livelihood option, poverty eradication and for their role in climate change mitigation and adaption. Government policy in India and Jharkhand related to Join Forest Management, enactment of Forest Right Act 2006, and implementing Forest Working plan Code 2014 by, has brought about radical changes in approach towards management of NTFPs. Keywords: Adaptation, Climate Change, Livelihood, NTFP ID: 3486213 -
ArticleForest bioeconomy as an engine for sustainable development, water resources management and mitigation of the effects of climate change
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Brazil presents a great opportunity for the development of the bioeconomy, based on the management of natural forests, especially public forests, as well as the integration of the forestry component into agricultural systems, especially in private areas. Related to the management of natural forests, the importance of expanding the use of biodiversity products, especially non-timber, in a sustainable manner and with technological innovation, is highlighted. Currently, just 10 products accounts for more than 90% of non-timber forest production from native forests. A potential that is still underutilized, especially if we consider the Amazon biome. With regards to the integration of the forestry component into agricultural systems, the various forms of production developed around the world stand out, which are important alternatives for water conservation, sustainable development and mitigation of the effects of climate change. In Brazil, the Forest Law differentiates areas occupied by family farmers or traditional peoples and communities, encouraging the practice of agroforestry systems in Legal Reserve areas, as longer as they do not deviate from the existing vegetation cover and do not harm the environment. Therefore, agroforestry systems are presented as an alternative for their potential for income generation, water conservation, among other environmental services. In this sense, several practices are discussed around the world, such as: “domestic forest”, “forest gardens”, “climate smart agriculture” and “integrated landscape management. In general, it is observed that Brazil presents a great opportunity for the development of the bioeconomy, from the management of natural forests and the integration of the forest component to agricultural systems. Finally, these development opportunities for the Forest Bioeconomy stand out as paths for Sustainable Development, Water Resources Management and the Mitigation of the Effects of Climate Change. Keywords: Adaptive and integrated management, Sustainable forest management, Economic Development, Climate change, Agriculture. ID: 3623981
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