World Environment Day-2024-Sameer umar Behera-Manager(Mining).pptx

World Environment-2024

1. World Environment Day 2024: Restoring Our Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience Sameer Kumar Behera Manager(Mining) Odisha Mining Corporation (A Gold Category State PSU)

2. The Global Challenge: Desertification and Drought 1 Desertification The expansion of arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas caused by various factors, including climate change and unsustainable land management. 2 Drought Prolonged periods of abnormally low precipitation leading to water scarcity, crop failures, and ecosystem degradation. 3 Vulnerable Populations Desertification and drought disproportionately impact marginalized communities, threatening livelihoods and food security. On World Environment Day 2024, we focus on the critical issue of land restoration. By reviving degraded ecosystems, we can combat desertification, boost biodiversity, and secure a sustainable future for all.

3. The Importance of Land Restoration Ecosystem Regeneration Restoring degraded lands can revive biodiversity, improve soil quality, and enhance carbon sequestration. Sustainable Livelihoods Land restoration supports sustainable agriculture, ecotourism, and other economic opportunities for local communities. Climate Resilience Healthy, productive lands are better able to withstand the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events.

4. Strategies for Drought Resilience Water Conservation Implementing efficient irrigation techniques, promoting drought-resistant crop varieties, and protecting water sources. Soil Health Improving soil fertility and water-holding capacity through sustainable farming practices and organic matter management. Early Warning Systems Developing advanced monitoring and forecasting technologies to anticipate and prepare for drought events.

5. Engaging Communities in Land Rehabilitation Participatory Approach Empowering local communities to lead land restoration efforts and share traditional ecological knowledge. Capacity Building Providing training and resources to equip communities with the skills and tools for sustainable land management. Incentives and Policies Implementing policies and financial incentives that support community-driven land rehabilitation initiatives.

6. Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Land Use Remote Sensing Satellite and drone technology to monitor land degradation and track restoration progress. Biotechnology Developing drought-resistant crop varieties and microbiome-based solutions for soil health. Renewable Energy Integrating solar, wind, and sustainable energy sources to power land restoration initiatives.

7. Policy Initiatives and International Cooperation United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification A global framework for action to address desertification and drought. Bonn Challenge An international effort to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. South-South Cooperation Sharing knowledge, technology, and best practices among developing countries.

8. Call to Action: Securing a Sustainable Future 1 Raise Awareness Educate communities about the importance of land restoration and sustainable land management. 2 Implement Solutions Support and scale up effective land rehabilitation initiatives at local, national, and global levels. 3 Strengthen Partnerships Foster collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and local communities to drive meaningful change.