W.B.C.S. Examination Notes On – National Mission For Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem – Ecology Notes.

The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).Continue Reading W.B.C.S. Examination Notes On – National Mission For Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem – Ecology Notes.

NMSHE is a multi-pronged, cross-cutting mission across various sectors. It contributes to the sustainable development of the country by enhancing the understanding of climate change, its likely impacts and adaptation actions required for the Himalayas- a region on which a significant proportion of India’s population depends for sustenance.

NMSHE seeks to facilitate formulation of appropriate policy measures and time-bound action programmes to sustain ecological resilience and ensure the continued provisions of key ecosystem services in the Himalayas. NMSHE intends to evolve suitable management and policy measures for sustaining and safeguarding the Himalayan ecosystem along with developing capacities at the national level to continuously assess its health status.

Recognizing the importance of scientific and technological inputs required for sustaining the fragile Himalayan Ecosystem, the Ministry of Science and Technology has been given the nodal responsibility of coordinating this mission. However, the mission involves valuable cooperation of Indian Himalayan States, the Planning Commission and the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to achieve its goals.

Primary Objective of National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem

1. Assess the vulnerability of the Himalayan ecosystem in the short term and long term due to variations in climate and weather, through scientific study.
2. Formulate policies to protect the fragile ecosystem based on the scientific study.
3. States in the Himalayan region have to execute programmes in time bound manner in order to protect the Himalayan ecosystem.

Secondary Objective of National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem

1. Build a knowledge network with the help of institutions involved in the study of Himalayan Ecosystem.
2. Predict the future impacts that Himlayan regions would have to face with the help of sound research.
3. Formulate appropriate strategies for the growth of the economy in the mountainous regions by assessing the ecological and socio-economic consequences of environmental change that is prevalent globally.
4. Analyse the traditional knowledge and traditional health care systems in tackling climate change.
5. Generate awareness amongst all stakeholders.
6. Assist the states with the necessary information to protect the Himalayan ecosystem.

Issues Addressed by NMSHE

1. Himalayan glaciers and associated hydrological consequences
2. Prediction and management of natural hazards
3. Biodiversity conservation and protection
4. Wildlife conservation and protection
5. Traditional knowledge societies and their livelihood
6. Capacity in the regulation of science and critical peer evaluation to help governance issues related to sustenance of the Himalayan ecosystem.
7. Assist in the restoration and rehabilitation process of Uttarakhand.

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