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Financial Assistance:
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- The government offers financial support to state authorities through initiatives such as the ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats,’ ‘Project Tiger,’ and ‘Project Elephant.’
- These programs are designed to enhance national parks and sanctuaries, ensure adequate food and water supplies within forests, and minimize the migration of wildlife into human settlements.
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Community Cooperation
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- The programs also highlight the importance of collaborating with local communities to manage Protected Areas effectively.
- Addresses people’s concerns regarding human-wildlife conflicts.
- Encourages community involvement in wildlife habitat management.
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India adopts Sawen
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South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN):
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- India has adopted the Statute of SAWEN, becoming a formal member.
- Aims to strengthen ties with South Asian countries to control trans-boundary wildlife crime.
- Focuses on effective communication, coordination, collaboration, capacity building, and cooperation.
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Preventive Measures:
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- Construction of barriers such as boundary walls and solar-powered electric fences around sensitive areas to prevent wild animal attacks.
- These activities receive Central assistance support.
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About SAWEN:
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- A regional network comprising eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- Aims to combat wildlife crime collectively, establishing common goals and approaches to tackle illegal wildlife trade in the region.
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MoU Between ZSI & iBOL
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Objective
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- The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is an agreement between the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the International Barcode of Life (iBOL).
- The focus is on a scientific technique called DNA barcoding, which is a method for quickly and accurately identifying different species by analyzing a specific portion of their genes and comparing it to a reference database.
Benefits of MoU: The MoU allows ZSI to participate in global initiatives such as Bioscan and the Planetary Biodiversity Mission.
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Programs of iBOL
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BARCODE 500K:
Completed in 2015, BARCODE 500K laid the foundation by establishing facilities, protocols, and collaboration needed to build a comprehensive DNA barcode reference library.
Goals:
- Provide DNA barcode coverage for half a million species.
- Develop the necessary informatics platforms and analytical protocols.
- Set up a core facility to support sequencing and informatics.
Bioscan
Launched in June 2019, BIOSCAN is an ongoing program set to conclude by 2026.
Goals:
- Extend DNA barcode coverage to two million species.
- Implement biomonitoring in participating nations.
- Develop support for high-throughput sequencing through informatics.
- Encourage the application of DNA barcoding in various scientific fields.
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Planetary Biodiversity Mission Goals
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It is scheduled to launch in 2026 and complete by 2045.
Goals:
- Conduct a comprehensive census of all multicellular species.
- Establish a worldwide biosurveillance program.
- Create a ‘library of life’ by preserving DNA extracts from every species, contributing to global biodiversity conservation efforts.
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Planetary Biodiversity Mission Goals