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impact of climate change on weather pattern
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impact of climate change on weather pattern
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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WEATHER PATTERNS
The Government has taken due note of Climate Change across the country and is making several efforts
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COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2025 #plan_B
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Indian State of Forest Report
1. Forest and Tree Cover : 24.62%
2. Forest : 21.71 %
3. Largest Areas under Forest : M.P. > Arunachal Pradesh > Chhattisgarh
4. % wise Areas under Forest : Mizoram > Arunachal Pradesh > Meghalaya
5. Increase in Forest Cover : Andhra Pradesh > Telangana > Odisha
6. Area under Mangrove Forest : W.B. > Guj > A & N > Andhra
7. Increase in Mangrove Forest : Odisha > Maha > Karnataka
8. Forest Fires threatens : 35.46% of Indian forests.
1. Forest and Tree Cover : 24.62%
2. Forest : 21.71 %
3. Largest Areas under Forest : M.P. > Arunachal Pradesh > Chhattisgarh
4. % wise Areas under Forest : Mizoram > Arunachal Pradesh > Meghalaya
5. Increase in Forest Cover : Andhra Pradesh > Telangana > Odisha
6. Area under Mangrove Forest : W.B. > Guj > A & N > Andhra
7. Increase in Mangrove Forest : Odisha > Maha > Karnataka
8. Forest Fires threatens : 35.46% of Indian forests.
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Comprehensive Analysis of India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023: All-Inclusive and Exhaustive Insights
1. Overview of ISFR 2023
- Publisher: Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Frequency: Biennial (since 1987).
- Objectiv: Assess forest and tree resources using satellite imagery, field surveys, and National Forest Inventory (NFI).
2. Key Findings
Forest and Tree Cover
- Total Green Cover: 8,27,357 sq km (25.17% of India's geographical area).
- Forest Cover: 7,15,343 sq km (21.76%).
- Tree Cover: 1,12,014 sq km (3.41%).
- Increase Since 2021: +1,445 sq km.
- Forest Cover: +156 sq km.
- Tree Cover: +1,289 sq km.
Forest Density Classification
- Very Dense Forests: Increased by 3,455.12 sq km.
- Moderately Dense Forests: Decreased by 1,043.23 sq km.
- Open Forest: Decreased by 2,480.11 sq km.
Mangrove and Bamboo Resources
- Mangrove Cover: 4,992 sq km; critical for coastal biodiversity.
- Bamboo Bearing Area: Increased by 5,227 sq km to a total of 1,54,670 sq km.
3. State-Level Analysis
Top States by Total Green Cover
- Madhya Pradesh: 85,724 sq km.
- Arunachal Pradesh: 67,083 sq km.
- Maharashtra: 65,383 sq km.
Top States by Increase in Green Cover
- Chhattisgarh (+684 sq km), Uttar Pradesh (+559 sq km), Odisha (+559 sq km), Rajasthan (+394 sq km).
Top States by Percentage of Forest Cover
- Lakshadweep (91.33%), Mizoram (85.34%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).
Losses in Green Cover
- Western Ghats lost 58.22 sq km since 2013 due to eco-sensitive zone pressures.
4. Carbon Stock and Climate Commitments
Carbon Stock in Forests
- Total Carbon Stock: 7,285.5 million tonnes (+81.5 million tonnes since 2021).
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- India achieved an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent since 2005.
- Target: Create an additional sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
5. Technological Integration
- Use of advanced remote sensing for:
- Real-time forest fire alerts.
- Monitoring changes in forest density and cover.
6. Policy Frameworks and Initiatives
National Forest Policy (1988)
- Target: Achieve forest cover of:
- Plains: 33%.
- Hills: 66%.
Green India Mission (GIM)
- Focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems and increasing forest/tree cover.
Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023
- Renamed as *Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam*.
- Exempts unrecorded forests from protection; raises concerns over deforestation risks.
7. Challenges Identified
Deforestation and Losses
- Decline in moderately dense forests (-1,043.23 sq km) and open forests (-2,480.11 sq km).
Eco-Sensitive Zones at Risk
- Western Ghats lost significant forest cover despite being declared eco-sensitive.
Data Integrity Concerns
- Discrepancies in classification of forests.
- Unrecorded forests remain vulnerable to encroachment and diversion for development projects.
8. Global Context and Comparisons
Alignment with Global Goals
- Supports UN’s REDD+ program for reducing emissions from deforestation.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- India’s mangroves contribute to global coastal ecosystem resilience.
1. Overview of ISFR 2023
- Publisher: Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Frequency: Biennial (since 1987).
- Objectiv: Assess forest and tree resources using satellite imagery, field surveys, and National Forest Inventory (NFI).
2. Key Findings
Forest and Tree Cover
- Total Green Cover: 8,27,357 sq km (25.17% of India's geographical area).
- Forest Cover: 7,15,343 sq km (21.76%).
- Tree Cover: 1,12,014 sq km (3.41%).
- Increase Since 2021: +1,445 sq km.
- Forest Cover: +156 sq km.
- Tree Cover: +1,289 sq km.
Forest Density Classification
- Very Dense Forests: Increased by 3,455.12 sq km.
- Moderately Dense Forests: Decreased by 1,043.23 sq km.
- Open Forest: Decreased by 2,480.11 sq km.
Mangrove and Bamboo Resources
- Mangrove Cover: 4,992 sq km; critical for coastal biodiversity.
- Bamboo Bearing Area: Increased by 5,227 sq km to a total of 1,54,670 sq km.
3. State-Level Analysis
Top States by Total Green Cover
- Madhya Pradesh: 85,724 sq km.
- Arunachal Pradesh: 67,083 sq km.
- Maharashtra: 65,383 sq km.
Top States by Increase in Green Cover
- Chhattisgarh (+684 sq km), Uttar Pradesh (+559 sq km), Odisha (+559 sq km), Rajasthan (+394 sq km).
Top States by Percentage of Forest Cover
- Lakshadweep (91.33%), Mizoram (85.34%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).
Losses in Green Cover
- Western Ghats lost 58.22 sq km since 2013 due to eco-sensitive zone pressures.
4. Carbon Stock and Climate Commitments
Carbon Stock in Forests
- Total Carbon Stock: 7,285.5 million tonnes (+81.5 million tonnes since 2021).
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- India achieved an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent since 2005.
- Target: Create an additional sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
5. Technological Integration
- Use of advanced remote sensing for:
- Real-time forest fire alerts.
- Monitoring changes in forest density and cover.
6. Policy Frameworks and Initiatives
National Forest Policy (1988)
- Target: Achieve forest cover of:
- Plains: 33%.
- Hills: 66%.
Green India Mission (GIM)
- Focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems and increasing forest/tree cover.
Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023
- Renamed as *Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam*.
- Exempts unrecorded forests from protection; raises concerns over deforestation risks.
7. Challenges Identified
Deforestation and Losses
- Decline in moderately dense forests (-1,043.23 sq km) and open forests (-2,480.11 sq km).
Eco-Sensitive Zones at Risk
- Western Ghats lost significant forest cover despite being declared eco-sensitive.
Data Integrity Concerns
- Discrepancies in classification of forests.
- Unrecorded forests remain vulnerable to encroachment and diversion for development projects.
8. Global Context and Comparisons
Alignment with Global Goals
- Supports UN’s REDD+ program for reducing emissions from deforestation.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- India’s mangroves contribute to global coastal ecosystem resilience.
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