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  • Jul 10, 2024
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BHOJ WETLAND FACES DELISTING FROM RAMSAR CONVENTION OVER CONSTRUCTION CONCERNS

Why in the news?

  • Bhoj wetland in Bhopal risks delisting from the Ramsar Convention due to potential ecological damage from proposed road construction.
  • The Ramsar Convention secretariat has requested clarification from India regarding the impact of these construction activities.
Source: Lotusarise

About Ramsar Convention:

  • Adoption: Intergovernmental treaty adopted on 2nd February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
  • India’s Involvement: Came into force on 1st February 1982 in India.
  • Ramsar Sites: Wetlands of international importance declared under the treaty.
  • Commemoration: Celebrates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on 2nd February 1971.
  • 2024 Theme: “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing.”
About Bhoj Wetland:

  • Location: City of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Components: Consists of two interconnected human-made reservoirs:
  • Upper Lake (Bhojtal or Bada Talab) and Lower Lake (Chhota Talaab).
  • Biodiversity: Rich in macrophytes, phytoplankton, and zooplankton.
  • Home to over 15 fish species and several vulnerable species including turtles, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates.
  • Designation: Declared as a Ramsar site in 2002 to ensure conservation and sustainable management.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/daily-news-analysis-38/