Special Topic – Ecosystem Restoration & India’s Green Development Strategy
28 February 2026
English Edition
1️⃣ Why Ecosystem Restoration Matters
Ecosystem restoration refers to the process of assisting the recovery of degraded, damaged or destroyed ecosystems. It plays a crucial role in combating climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
- Enhances carbon sequestration
- Improves biodiversity
- Strengthens climate resilience
- Supports sustainable livelihoods
Exam Link: UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, SDGs.
2️⃣ India’s Key Initiatives
- National Afforestation Programme
- Green India Mission
- Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAMPA)
- Wetland and Mangrove Conservation Projects
India aims to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
GS Link: Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN).
3️⃣ Major Challenges
- Urbanisation pressure
- Industrial pollution
- Forest encroachments
- Climate variability
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains a policy challenge.
Way Forward
- Community-based conservation models
- Integration of technology (GIS, remote sensing)
- Strengthening environmental governance
- Green financing and carbon markets
Restoring ecosystems is not merely environmental action but a development imperative.
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Special Topic | Environment | English Edition
Special Topic | Environment | English Edition
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