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NBC 2012
(Chairman, KSBB)
Dr. N. Omanakumari
Dr. K. Mohanakurup
(Member, KSBB)
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G. Rajeev
(Member, KSBB)
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FIRST NATIONAL
BIODIVERSITY CONGRESS 2012
Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, December 21-30, 2012
NBC Logo release by Honble Chief Minister Shri. Oommen Chandy in the presence
of Chairman, NBA, Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati and Pricipal Secretary, Environment
(Kerala) Shri. James Varghese.
NATIONAL
BIODIVERSITY CONGRESS 2012
services that sustain our lives and the loss of biodiversity will threaten our very existence.
The vast array of domesticated plants and animals is shrinking rapidly as modern intensive
commercial agriculture focuses on few crop varieties. Farmers' traditional knowledge is
central to both sustaining biodiversity and ensuring global food security. This knowledge
is rapidly being eroded, undermining the important contributions that the real custodians
of biodiversity can make.
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 calls for effective and urgent action to halt
the loss of biodiversity in order to ensure that by 2020, ecosystems are resilient and
continue to provide essential services, thereby securing the planet's variety of life. The
clock towards 2020 is ticking and urgent measures are needed right from grass root level
to meet the targets and to halt the loss of biological diversity. Kerala State Biodiversity
Board has taken the initiative in hosting the first National Biodiversity Congress (NBC
2012) at the quaint capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. NBC 2012 conducted in
the wake of CoP11 will continue as a national annual event and the next NBC 2013 is
planned to be organised at Kolkata from October 3-5, 2013 with the focal theme Leading
from behind.
NBC-2012 hosted by Kerala State Biodiversity Board under the auspices of National
Biodiversity Authority and supported by all State Biodiversity Boards is a national level
colloquium of scientists, conservationists, environmentalists, farmers, youth and all other
grass root level conservationists who are interested in leaving a positive footprint in
conserving our rich heritage. The major objective of the congress was to showcase the
richness of biological, cultural and ecological heritage of our country, create public
awareness of the need for conservation of biodiversity and the ecological services it
provides through exhibitions, pre conference workshops, road shows, photography
contest, children's ecological congress etc. National Biodiversity conference was
organised with the express purpose of development of a strategic plan for the conservation
of biodiversity and to chalk out conservation initiatives for meeting the Aichi biodiversity
Venue: Kanakakkunnu Palace,
Thiruvananthapuram,
December 21-30, 2012
targets and mainstreaming conservation in policy making and to identify key issues in the
endeavour.
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Inauguration of National Biodiversity Congress Expo 2012 by Hon. Minister for Home Shri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
in the presence of Minister Shri. V.S. Sivakumar and other eminent members of Kerala State Biodiversity Board
Many dignitaries including Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. Oommen Chandy who visited the Expo remarked that the Expo
is very informative and excellent. Among the 150 stalls in the Expo, 100 were set up by Government Departments,
Boards, Research Stations and NGO's. About 80 organizations participated in the ten- day event. The stalls took the
audience through the myriad biodiversity of India, biogeographical zones, critically endangered flora and fauna,
biodiversity heritage sites, domesticated biodiversity, conservation measures, success stories, traditional varieties and
breeds. The picture gallery is a celebration of pristine nature, a gateway to stunning diversity of flora and fauna.
The major attraction of the Expo was the display on Western Ghats put up by the Central Ministry of Environment and
Forests through the National Museum of Natural History. It showcased a series of panels, each devoted to a particular
aspect of the multifarious biodiversity that cloaks the Western Ghats. The stunning photographs were accompanied by
informative text that stresses on issues such as population encroachment that threatens the ecological treasures of the
Western Ghats.
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Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala Shri. Oommen Chandy vising the NBC 2012 Expo pavilions
Panels and photographs in NBA stall revealed the rich biodiversity of the country and KSBB arranged stalls on the
theme-Kerala - the Biodiversity Paradise.
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute exhibited a 'conservative mariculture' mechanism. Series of posters set up
by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History highlighted the history of ornithology in India. MSSRF
showcased the rich biodiversity of food crops in Wayanad. KUFOS presented models of native fish catching
equipments used in Kerala and the rich biodiversity of the state. The Xylarium of rare trees exhibited by S.B.College,
Changanassery caught a lot of attention.
Other participants in the Expo are WWF- India, Tea Board, Coffee Board, Rubber Board, KELPALM, CPCRI, CTCRI,
KFRI, JNTBGRI, Kerala Forest Development Corporation, KIRTADS, Horticorp, Matsyafed, KSCSTE, KSRSEC,
Land Use Board, KLDB, Animal Husbandry Department, Dairy Development Department, Forest Department, State
Medicinal Plant Board, C-Sted, ATREE, Koonpura, State Institute of Languages, Publications Division Govt. of India,
Venom Informatics Centre, Pollution Control Board, KVASU, ANERT, Handicraft Development Corporation, Soil
Survey Department, Farm Information Bureau, Cashew Promotion Council, Women's Straw Craft, Sahyadri Natural
History Society, Sangamythri, Cut Flower Society, Prakrithi Bhavan, Agri-Horticultural Society, Mathrubhumi Seed,
Federation of Indigenous Apiculturists, Grama, Swadishta Mushrooms, Kudubasree, Janasree, Kerala Book Mark,
Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Encyclopaedia Publications, Santhigram, Sasthravedi, Bodhana, Santhigiri, Khadigram,
Navara Ecofarm, Biotech and Association of British Scholars. Tribal Healer's Camp and Ethnic Food Stalls were added
attractions of the Expo.
Closing ceremony of expo was held on 30th December. The award for the best pavilion was given by Dr. Balakrishna
Pisupati, Chairman, NBA to KMFRI, MSSRF, KUFOS, Soil Survey and Conservation Dept., Bio informatics Centre,
ATREE, Mr. Ravindran etc. Special award of excellence was given to National Museum of Natural History, Mysore.
s part of the National Biodiversity Congress 2012 and National Biodiversity Expo, programmes showing the rich
cultural diversity of Kerala were organized at Kanakakunnu Nishagandhi and Sooryakanthi open air auditoriums
named as Kalasandhya. Visitors to the Expo as well as conference delegates from various parts of the country and
abroad witnessed these programmes which were arranged by the Department of Tourism, Govt of Kerala and Kerala
Folklore academy. The programme timing was evening 6.30 onwards. The programmes included Theyyam,
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Cultural Programmes
Oattan thullal, Villadichan Pattu, Thayampaka, Nadan Pattu, Karnatic Music, Kathakali, Ganamela and Padayani.
On 21 December, Teyyam was performed by Shri. Sivadasan and group from Kannur.
On 22 December, Program was sponsored by Sensemusics Ganamela, Thiruvananthapuram, singing varied film
& album songs. Release of a new music album Ponkinakal was done by KSBB Chairman
Prof. Oommen V. Oommen to Member Secretary Dr. K.P. Laladhas.
On 23 December, Smt. Vanaja Sankar, Govt. Music College Principal, performed Carnatic Music Kacheri,
which was sponsored by KSBB.
On 24 December, Nadanpattu was performed by a folk group from varkala arranged by Folklore academy.
On 25 December, Kathakali was performed at Sooryakanthi by Mr. Vasudevan Namboodiri and group, which was
sponsored by KSBB.
On 26 December, Chavittunadakam was played by Kripasana Pauranika Kalakendra.
On 27 December, Two Cultural programs were conducted; Tayambaka by Margi Krishnas and Vilpattu by
Shri. Thalayil Kesavan Nair and group.
On 28 December, Oattanthullal was performed by Kalamandalam Mahadevan and group.
On 29 December, Padayani was performed by Devi Vilasom Padayani Sangam from Pattanamthitta.
Visitors including tourists gathered to see the programs & took photographs. These cultural programs revealed the
tradition and cultural heritage of Kerala.
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Photography competition
n conjunction with NBC 2012, a Haritha sangam was organised involving more than 150 farmers and conservationists.
Farmers have an increasing role as guardians of traditional as well as neglected and underutilized crops, vegetables and
tree species. Many of the local land races preserved by farmers/ user groups, have evolved through natural selection and
this has enabled India to be recognised as one of the eight Vavilovian centres of origin and diversity of crop plants. The
main objective of Haritha sangam was to enable these grassroot level conservationists to present their painstaking efforts
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Preconference workshops
in conserving biodiversity of crop plants/ medicinal plants/ traditional breeds and share their experiences, success stories
and stumbling blocks encountered.. Dr. K.P. Laladhas, Member Secretary, KSBB welcomed the gathering and
Dr. Oommen V. Oommen, Chairman, KSBB gave the introductory speech. Farmers are the greatest conservationists and
no other community has contributed so much to the cause of conservation as farmers, Dr. K.P. Laladhas commented in his
welcome address. Conservation of both our plant and animal diversity is the only means of sustaining biodiversity in the
country today Dr. Oommen V. Oommen, Chairman, KSBB said in his touching address to the farmer community.
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he programme was inaugurated by Dr. M.K. Muneer, Honble Minister for Panchayat and social welfare. In his
inaugural session he commended KSBB saying that the state leads in biodiversity thanks to active participation of
local bodies and that Kerala should be proud of the fact that Human development index of Kerala is next to that of Norway
and the role of conservation is imperative in maintaining this. The programme was attended by more than 200 BMC
members and various NGO associations. Dr. R.V. Varma , Former Chairman, KSBB gave keynote address on the Role of
BMC in biodiversity conservation.
Inauguration of BMC-NGO Meet by Dr.M.K. Muneer. Minister for Panchayats and Social Welfare.
Edappal open forum, Malapuram; Centre for health and Envt. studies ( CHEST), Kollam; Kasrgode dwarf conservation
society; Help foundation, Kollam; Save Idukki campaign; Pampa Pariraksana Samiti; Munnar Envt. and wild life society;
Friends of Nature, Calicut; Santhigram, Thiruvananthapuram; Green community, Kottayam; Rajiv Gandhi Centre,
Venganur, Thiruvananthapuram; Society for Rural Development; Kuttanad Nature society; Neythal Kasargode are some
of the major players who participated actively in a constructive discussion on the local issues faced by them in conserving
biological resources.
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DECEMBER 27-30
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FIRST NATIONAL
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon'ble Minister of State for H.R.D inaugurating National Bioodiversity Conference.
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each other.
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MSSR; Dr. S. Edison, Former Director, CTCRI; Dr. A.K. N., KSBB; Dr. Vidya Ramasamy, Chairperson, INCITE
Sherief, College of Agriculture, Vellayani; Dr. P.G. Latha, chaired the various sessions. A special session of Hortus
Ditrector, JNTBGRI; Dr. E.V. Ramasamy, Director, School malabaricus drove attention to this important treatise on
of Environmental sciences, M G University; Dr. Sreejith medicinal properties of flora of Kerala. Oral and poster
Aravindakshan, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of presentations were made during the Congress by
Copenhagen; Dr. S. Rajasekharan, JNTBGRI; Dr. K.S. scientists and research scholars from various parts of the
Krishnan, National Centre for Biological Sciences,
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commission, KSCSTE; Dr. N. AnilKumar, Director, Ranjan Mathew Varghese, Director, WWF; Dr. Preetha
Releasing of the Book of Abstract of National Biodiversity Conference, by Dr. R. Chidambaram, Principal
Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India
Focal Theme
Biodiversity for food security
Subthemes
Food security: Through organic farming:
Role of science and technology in access and benefit sharing of bio resources in India
People's participation in biodiversity conservation,
sustainable utilization and management of
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Chair Professor Center for Earth & Space Sciences, Hyderabad Central University
Peoples Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) by Ravishankar Thupalli, Project Manager,
UNDP, National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai
Report & Guidelines for Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC), National Biodiversity
Authority, Chennai
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Biodiversity Information and Data Management Future Road Map by Dr. P.S. Roy, Geospatial
Closing ceremony
Dr. Oommen V. Oommen proposed the vote of thanks. In his concluding speech, Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati,
Chairman, NBA mentioned the decision taken by the Authority to organize such sessions on a yearly basis
and that it will be expanded gradually to include special interactive sessions with private sector and others.
He stressed on the need for conserving biodiversity and gave an inspiring speech intermingled with
folklores for the benefit of the young generation. Awards were given away to the best stalls and the winners
in the Children's ecological congress. The programme concluded with a touching speech by Dr. Vidya
Ramasamy and a short prayer in memory of the girl who lost her life under tragic circumstances. This was
followed by a press conference highlighting the suggestions and recommendations evolved during the
three days of active discussions.
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he loss of biological diversity is taking place at an unprecedented level and will be an irreplaceable loss to the
youth and children whose lives will be directly affected by environmental problems. The congress is conceived
keeping this in view and is oriented towards the leaders of tomorrow who should function as catalysts for change to a
sustainable mode of development. The congress was intended to promote the importance of biodiversity in our lives and
encourages children and youth to be active crusaders in the struggle to protect the world they have inherited.
A solemn moment - Inauguration of 5th Childrens Ecological Congress by Prof. Nedumudi Harikumar,
Director, Kerala State Balasahitya Institute
The fifth children's ecological congress was held as a part of National Biodiversity congress from 29- 30 December
2012. Member secretary of KSBB, Dr. K.P. Laladhas welcomed the budding conservationists and the programme was
inaugurated by Director of Kerala State Balasahitya Institute, Prof. Nedumudi HariKumar, Mr. Nedumudi Harikumar
while inaugurating the congress told that The earth is for the future generation. Children should question the ill
treatment to the environment . Dr. Oommen V. Oommen, Chairman, KSBB presided over the function. More than 30
schools represented by 170 students from various parts of the state participated in the event. Dr. R.V. Varma, Former
chairman, KSBB and Dr. K. Mohanakurup, Board member proposed the felicitation. Dr. Annie Mathai, Programme
coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. The inaugural session was followed by various programmes to create an
awareness to the varied agrodiversity specific to Kerala and to provide an opportunity for the children to bring the
colours of nature and the essence of life onto canvas.
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Project presentation: Project presentations were conducted in three categories with the following main themes- House
hold medicinal plants (Upper primary), Biodiversity of my village (High school) and Local rice varieties and their
traditional knowledge (Higher secondary).
Co-ordinators: Dr. George Thomas, Asst. professor, University College, Thriuvananthapurma, Dr. Bijukumar, Asst.
Professor, Department of Zoology, N S S College, Dr. Sreekala K. S., Asst. Professor, College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
The other competitions included Painting competition, Poster making, Cartoon drawing and our eminent judges
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included Shri. Kattoor Narayana Pillai, Vice Chairman, Kerala Lalithakala Academy; Shri K.C. Chithrabhanu,
Director, Raja Ravi Varma Centre for Visual Arts; Shri. Sujith, Cartoonist, Kerala Kaumudi, Thiruvananthapuram.
Elocution competition on the Themes Biodiversity, What? For why?, Waste management, My green Kerala were
conducted under the expertise of Dr. Radhika C Nair, Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature, Sanskrit college ,
Dr. Ajayan, Associate Professor, Govt women's college, Dr. Dominic. J K, Associate Professor, University College,
Thiruvananthapuram. A quiz programme was conducted by Shri SivaKumar, Education officer, WWF. The quiz
programme of UP and HSS was conducted by Dr. Suni G Benjamin, Assoc. Professor, All Saints college and Prof
Mohana Kumar, Dept of Zoology, Govt Women's college. A review chart was distributed to the participants to express
their opinion about the programme, they were given the opportunity to express their opinions and clarifications were
given by the co coordinator. The overall trophy was presented to C.K.N.S GUSS, Pilicode, Kasargode. A trophy with a
certificate of merit was given to the winners of the various competitions in the closing session.
NBA Chairman Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati along with Dr. Oommen V, Ommen, Chairman and Dr. Laladhas, Member
Secretary, KSBB presenting the overall trophy to the jubilant winner of 5th CEC.
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Some of the key elements for Biodiversity information and data management suggested are listed. The information
information on Traditional Knowledge (ITK); Biological details, cultivation; Processing and prospecting; Endangered
species conservation; Landscape and Ecosystem level characteristics and key environmental data, Development of
Landscape Level Information is identified as critical as it will help in Developing & implementing conservation
strategies; Identification of areas under regulatory regimes; Habitats under constant process of change: and major
drivers of biodiversity loss, as forest fire, illegal logging, invasive species, human-induced degradation (mining, over
exploitation, grazing and deforestation etc.) & most importantly climate change (precipitation, temperature and soil
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system should include: Bio-resource data, Specimen data, Species inventory data with distribution; Economic value and
moisture). Monitoring of Management impacts and establishment of National Programme for Decadal Monitoring;
Setting up Long Term Ecological Research sites (LTER sites) along altitude gradients, climate gradients & disturbance
gradients for up scaling to Landscape level & Species Niche Modeling are some of the other proposals put forth.
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availability of Resource Persons to form TSG. Networking of resource persons is also of profound importance.
The SBB shall formulate District level technical support groups comprising of officials/ institutions /people of
excellence and expertise in the biodiversity issues at local level, which should guide the BMC in its operation.
The People's Biodiversity Registers shall be maintained, authenticated and validated by the Biodiversity
Management Committees with the assistance/guidance of the local Technical Support Committee,
b. Capacity building at the levels of policy, execution, supervision and implementation of PBR process is
necessary. This should include Technical Support for documentation, training on data entry and PBR form,
development of manuals and modules, development of database and networking, uploading data, drafting PBR,
Specific Training Programmes towards skill development at state, district and village levels and orientation
programme for BMCs.
c. Proper linkages to be given for Income Generating Groups which will facilitate ABS mechanism. It should
attempt linkages through appropriate mechanism such as management plans of BMCs, local user group and
should work in tune with the available legal and policy mechanisms such as plant variety protection and
farmers' rights and geographical indications. It should be linked to development agenda of the panchayat and
focus on immediate benefits that can be shared with community.
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PBR should address concerns regarding: protection of TK and resource use as well as management, ensure proper
knowledge & information locally, nationally and internationally. Questions of ownership of biodiversity and related
legal entitlements for determining access to its components and determines benefit sharing terms are to be worked out.
Explore copy right and sui generis related issues to protect IPR over crop germplasm and Incorporate TK of user groups,
traditional healers into PBR and develop appropriate knowledge exchange programmes. Include Bio-cultural protocol
needs as an integral part of PBR documentation.
Networking efforts
A peer-to-peer learning and experience sharing network relevant to PBR process should be established among the SBBs
themselves with co ordination by NBA to facilitate functioning of this network. Capacities of SBBs and BMCs should
be augmented based on consideration of good practice and models.
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sustainability of efforts. Strengthening and supporting such community agro-biodiversity management efforts across
India is essential. To achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets 12, 13, 14 and 15, crops and other major socio-economically
valuable plant species such as medicinal plants and wild food plants are to be conserved and managed in-situ and on farm
methods and combined efforts taken in the management of community-conserved agricultural landscapes and
biodiversity.
Revival of traditional land use practices
Farmers have, depended on their own seeds for raising a new crop and they relied on traditional knowledge for control of
pests and to improve the soil health for generations. Traditional land use practices have been proved to be ecologically
sustainable and should be promoted is one of the salient recommendations of NBC 2012.
Food Security & Nutritional security enhancement
Revitalization efforts regarding the dietary and food biodiversity including the use of neglected species, underutilized
crops and traditional varieties and breeds are important for food security. In the traditional food consumption pattern, the
intake of micro-nutrients is often ensured because of the use of a wide range of plants and animals obtained from the local
environment. The potential for hill area agriculture to go for eco-agriculture was explored since such regions are
conducive to maintaining the ecosystem services provided by agricultural landscapes without reducing productivity.
These practices increase habitat value by restoring wild vegetation, while at the same time contributing for carbon
sequestration.
Institutional Mechanisms To Address Pesticides Safety In India
From the chemical input-intensive yield-enhancement practices of the Green Revolution era, agricultural research is
being shifted to establishing the notion of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in fruits and vegetable sector, due to global
consumer demand for safe food. The dominant problems affecting fruits and vegetables in terms of safety have been
identified as pesticide residues. Food quality and safety decline resulting from inappropriate chemicals and pesticide
use during crop production is pinpointed as one of the root causes of the health issues. A proper institutional mechanism
is needed for improving environmental and economic performance of vegetable production in India.
Ensuring pesticide safety for high value chains
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translocation effects nearby plots, water resources or soil and drive pests to fields of other
farmers, or cause the pests to develop localized resistance to pesticides. Similarly, if farmers use pesticides that
destroy target pests but also their natural enemies, then neighbouring farmers who introduce or encourage the
presence of predators may find the predator populations below viable size. Thus translocation effect of
pesticides from non-organic farms could damage the positive effects by organic farming and secondarily, there
is the issue of non-uniformity in package of practices between organic farms leading to invariability in
management across farms and the following key safety measures are proposed.
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Characterisation of public and private pesticides safety requirements of vegetables in national and international
the impact of Indian vegetable producing small holders' collective action on institutional and
the pesticides safety performance among organic/GAP certified and noncertified vegetable
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Call for a ban on using animals covered under the Wild Life (Protection) Act for dissections and incorporation of
change in nomenclature in Wild Life (Protection) Act
Amphibians, which survived all the four mass extinctions since their origin have been projected to be facing extinction
at the global scale, due to man-made causes. Many species of amphibians have been declared in the Wildlife
(Protection) Act 1972 as protected, and included in the different Schedules reflecting different levels of threat. Frogs
belonging to the genus Rana are included in Schedule IV, which means that these frogs shall not be removed from the
natural habitats without permission from Competent Authorities. But, use of frogs as tools to understand basic concepts
in Biology and Pharmacology has been going unabated, in spite of the warnings from MoEF and UGC. There is an
urgent need to sensitize these teachers against this practice and thus help conservation of the frog species, by
approaching the issue from curricular, pedagogical, ecological, legal and ethical perspectives, and encourage use of
digital / simulation alternatives for the understanding of the respective academics. UGC, in the recent Guidelines to
phase out animal dissections from Zoology / Life Science curriculum, has put a blanket ban on using animals covered
under the Wild Life (Protection) Act for dissections and experiments by the intervention of MGDC in Bharatidasan
University, Thiruchirapally as it has developed technology for this. Thus, frogs under the genus Rana, already
threatened and included in the IUCN Red List, can not at all be used in dissections and experiments unless with
permission from Competent Authorities When freshwater frogs were brought under the purview of
Wildlife
(Protection) Act, many species have been removed from fam: Ranidae and so their names are different now- for
example Rana hexadactyla , the green frog- the staple recipe and the most preferred model animal for dissections and
experiments, is now Euphlyctis hexadactylu; It is important that these changes in the nomenclature and taxonomic
status of these important frog species are adopted in the Wildlife (Protection) Act and the Guidelines / circulars that are
brought up from time to time.
Development of Light pollution policies
There is an urgent need for light pollution policies that go beyond energy efficiency to include human well being and the
structure and functions of ecosystems. Knowledge is needed on suitable sustainable lighting technologies which are
ecologically, economically and socially sustainable.
Coastal eco development committees
Beach erosion caused by sand mining and coastal afforestation has been identified as major threats to marine turtle
nesting sites in Kerala. It is recommended that building awareness on marine turtle conservation, enforcing regulations
against illegal sale and consumption of turtle meat and eggs, initiate coastal eco development committees, shoreline
protection using geo textiles, curbing pollution, better vigilance for beach sand mining and illegal trawling is needed to
conserve marine biodiversity. KSBB is also planning to declare the turtle nesting ground at Padanakadu as a community
reserve and fund the turtle conservation programme. Further KSBB intends to produce a PBR for some of the Kerala
Coast, the first of its kind in marine biodiversity inventory.
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