Published on: July 10, 2024

THAZHAKARA

THAZHAKARA

NEWS – Thazhakara has become the first grama panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala to update and publish a comprehensive People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) with the involvement of local communities

PEOPLE’S BIODIVERSITY REGISTER

  • Serves as a detailed record of various aspects of biodiversity.
  • Includes conservation of habitats, preservation of land races, domesticated animal breeds, microorganisms, and accumulated biological knowledge.
  • Mandated by the Biological Diversity Act (2002).
  • Developed to document and safeguard bioresources and associated knowledge at the local level.

ROLE OF BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (BMCS)

  • Created as per the Biological Diversity Act 2002.
  • Promote conservation, sustainable use, and documentation of biological diversity.
  • Constituted by local bodies in States and Union Territories.
  • Responsible for preparing PBRs in consultation with local communities.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PBR:

  • Plays a crucial role in conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable resource utilization.
  • Protects traditional knowledge related to biodiversity.
  • Assists local bodies in preparing projects in agriculture, drinking water, and waste management.
  • Focuses on biodiversity conservation and equitable sharing of benefits.