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India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation in forests, wildlife, biodiversity conservation and climate change.
Key Features of the MoU
1. Areas of Cooperation
- Forest management
- Wildlife protection
- Biodiversity conservation
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Restoration of wildlife corridors
- Exchange of technical expertise and best practices
2. Focus on Transboundary Conservation
Given shared ecosystems across the India–Nepal border, the MoU emphasises:
- Landscape level biodiversity planning
- Creation of transboundary conservation landscapes
- Interlinking protected areas
- Smart green infrastructure in biodiversity hotspots
3. Key Species Identified
- The agreement prioritises conservation of: Elephant, Gangetic dolphin, Rhinoceros, Snow leopard, Tiger, and Vultures
- These species move across borders and require coordinated habitat protection.
4. Combating Wildlife Crime
- Joint action against forest and wildlife crime
- Capacity building of frontline enforcement staff
- Improved coordination between agencies
Institutional Context
- Signed between:
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- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal
[2019] Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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