The Government of Nagaland on March 14, 2024, notified the Nagaland Tourism Policy, 2024. In order to implement programmes of the infrastructural development, strengthening promotion and marketing efforts and generating tourism awareness to the general public, and promote Nagaland as sustainable, community-centered tourism, preservation of diverse culture and its natural …
The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya district, located close to Srirangapatna and about 16 km from Mysuru, is one step closer to having an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around it to pave way for greater protection. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has issued a draft notification for the ESZ and …
The environment ministry has come out with a draft National Forest Policy (NFP), proposing levy of a green tax while calling for safeguarding forest land by exercising strict restraint on diversion for non-forestry purposes like mining and industrial projects and practising responsible eco-tourism in forest areas to ensure safety of …
A master plan is on the anvil for development of tourism prospects of Chilika lake in Odisha and its adjoining areas. This master plan is being prepared at the initiative of the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) under Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) of Odisha. An international developmental consultancy agency, …
This publication reviews the results achieved by the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) in international waters in the last five years (2011-2016). During this time, SGP supported 265 communities and civil society organizations in 83 countries to avoid or reduce 167,199 tons of waste from entering waterbodies; and supported …
This publication reviews the results achieved by the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) in international waters in the last five years (2011-2016). During this time, SGP supported 265 communities and civil society organizations in 83 countries to avoid or reduce 167,199 tons of waste from entering waterbodies; and supported …
The Tourism Policy envisages the development of tourism infrastructure through collaboration between the state government and the private sector. The Tourism Policy encourages private investment and provides various incentives for new investments in tourism sector. However, implementation of various provisions covering incentives, concessions etc. will be subject to the issue …
Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Ch. Lal Singh today said that conservation and preservation of Asia’s largest fresh water Wular Lake to its pristine glory would give boost to the State’s eco-tourism. Chairing a meeting convened here today to review the functioning of Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA), …
The Revised Eco-Tourism Policy 2016 aims at bringing the wilderness and virgin ecosystems of Himachal Pradesh closer to visitors and at the same time ensure adequate safeguards and systems for the protection and conservation of these natural resources. By involving local community, the policy would help in increased livelihood opportunities …
This exploratory study examined the sociological process of Nature Based Tourism (NBT) institutions’ adaptation to climate change, in 7 Village Development Committees of the Mustang district, a popular destination in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), Nepal. In particular, the study investigated the social resilience and adaptive governance capacities of the …
This exploratory study examined the sociological process of Nature Based Tourism (NBT) institutions’ adaptation to climate change, in 7 Village Development Committees of the Mustang district, a popular destination in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), Nepal. In particular, the study investigated the social resilience and adaptive governance capacities of the …
Small and medium-sized Asian businesses specializing in forest and ecosystem services can play a key role in reducing deforestation in the region, according to a new study. The Impact in the Forests: The potential for business solutions to combat deforestation in large forest landscapes in Asia report, explores ways to …
With a view to encourage eco-tourism in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal , the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government in Uttar Pradesh has given its nod to develop nearly 200-km long 'Bicycle Highway' from Agra to the lion safari in Etawah. The highway was approved in a cabinet meeting presided …
Having shelved the approved state Eco-Tourism Policy on two previous occasions, it for the third time that the state Cabinet will put its stamp of approval on the once again amended policy, tailored to grant more leverage to the government in awarding the 46 potential sites. The State Eco-Tourism Policy …
Keeping the global as well as local developments in perspective, the Government of Maharashtra understands the importance of the Tourism Sector and the opportunity it presents. The state has identified Tourism as a priority sector. Government of Maharashtra proposes to launch the New Maharashtra Tourism Policy which will replace the …
Kerala bagged two of the five awards for tiger reserves at the 3rd Asian Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation that got under way in New Delhi on Tuesday. The awards were won by the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) for best anti-poaching practices and the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve for community participation …
Asia and the Pacific is a dynamic region. Regional megatrends, such as urbanization, economic and trade integration and rising incomes and changing consumption patterns, are transforming its societies and economies while multiplying the environmental challenges. These environmental challenges range from growing greenhouse gas emissions, poor air quality, land use change, …
In a move that leaves the Oommen Chandy government red-faced ahead of the polls, the state Cabinet has revoked its order allowing paddy field reclamation for two major investment projects. While one is the R2,200-crore tourist village project at Kumarakam , the other is R1,000-crore hospital project in Ernakulam. Earlier, …
NASHIK: During a brainstorming session on the rejuvenation of river Godavari by city-based activists and experts, Deepak Naik chairman of Maharashtra State Economic Development Council and Rekha Somalia, director Naik Environmental Research Institute Ltd, a committee was formed to work towards reviving the river. Naik is an expert in river …
Many threatened species rely on ecotourism for conservation funding, but simultaneously suffer direct ecological impacts from ecotourism. For a range of IUCN-Redlisted terrestrial and marine bird and mammal species worldwide, we use population viability analyses to calculate the net effects of ecotourism on expected time to extinction, in the presence …
PANJIM: With the government intending to promote eco-tourism in eco-sensitive areas (ESA), the process to draft Zonal Master Plans for each of notified ESA around six wildlife protected areas has begun. The plan will categorize various activities under three different heads – permitted, prohibited and regulated. The Zonal Master Plan …
