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| Image credit: Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust |
It's about balancing our needs with environmental well-being. We can achieve this in many ways, such as minimizing the wastage of natural resources, controlling pollution, and preserving greenery.
In the face of major environmental challenges brought on by rapid urbanization, the government and institutions in Bengaluru are striving to stem the decline and improve the situation.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS
For example, Bengaluru has a comprehensive Climate Action and Resilience Plan (BCAP), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against climate change.
According to the Karnataka government, "Over the next few years, the BCAP will be implemented as a multi-sectoral collaborative effort, drawing participation from various departments of the Government of Karnataka, civil society, and the private sector."
Earlier this month, the Karnataka government announced the Karnataka Forest, Wildlife, and Climate Change Mitigation Foundation, which aims to mitigate the effects of climate change and increase green cover.
COMMUNITY EFFORTS
There are also several community-led initiatives focused on lake rejuvenation and rainwater harvesting. The rejuvenation of Puttenahalli Lake and Kaikondrahalli Lake are two success stories.
United Way Bengaluru, an NGO, is working to restore, revive, and rejuvenate lakes. According to them, they have restored over 50 lakes in collaboration with local authorities, focusing on improving water quality and biodiversity.
Eco-Watch is an organization that works on environmental conservation. They are involved in various projects to increase green cover and biodiversity in peri-urban areas, such as planting saplings around lakes and industrial zones.
BUT IT'S NOT ENOUGH
These are just a few of the initiatives. However, the problem is becoming more serious every day.
While the government must recognize biodiversity conservation as a top-priority area, many more institutions will need to actively engage in these efforts.
(This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. The theme is ecology and environment.)
It is good to hear that people are working like that to save lakes. We need something like that over here too.
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I had never heard of Bengaluru before where I live we have similar problems The wet lands are shrinking as people want to fill them in and build housing. I can understand why they did before but you think we'd know better now. It's encouraging to see that people are trying to do something positive
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that there is serious work being done there, but as you said, it will take so many more joining the effort to save us.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have institutional support for these very important issues, but the help has to be real and not just talk. I believe community support is essential, as often its the grass-roots efforts that actually make the hands-on difference. But above all, I agree everyone needs to care more, prioritize, and actually put the needed effort it.
ReplyDeletetaking care of our water sources is such an important part of conservation and eco-management. sometimes people get caught up thinking about this endangered animal or that deforested forest, but forget neither can improve without access to clean water. its good that you have community programs.
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ReplyDeleteGlad I checked back... even the feedit link is failing in providing me with timely advice of your posts! Water is the lifeblood of the Earth and we have taken it so for granted....... YAM xx
Work on the waterways is a high priority.
ReplyDeleteSad as I find all this news (while appreciated, for sure), I have to say you provide lovely images. My camera skills are nothing like these fine artists. :) Be well!
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