Make the Himalaya a ‘no-go zone’ for high-risk mega infrastructures: Civil society coalition
A civil society coalition advocates for designating the Himalaya as a 'no-go zone' for high-risk mega infrastructure projects, citing the region's ecological fragility and vulnerability to environmental degradation and disasters. The proposal aims to protect the unique Himalayan ecosystem and promote sustainable development practices.
A civil society coalition advocates for designating the Himalaya as a 'no-go zone' for high-risk mega infrastructure projects, citing the region's ecological fragility and vulnerability to environmental degradation and disasters. The proposal aims to protect the unique Himalayan ecosystem and promote sustainable development practices.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 1: Geography (Physical Geography, Biogeography); GS Paper 3: Environment & Ecology (Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Disaster Management).
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