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  • Along with TAL, 6 other initiatives has been recognised.  
    • Recognized initiatives will be eligible for technical and financial UN support.
    • In 2022, Namami Gange initiative has been also recognized under it. 

 

  • About Terai Arc Landscape (TAL)
    • A Trans-boundary biodiversity hotspot, launched in 2001. 
      • TAL is Critical habitats for tigers, rhinos, elephants, etc.
    • Aims to conserve ecosystems of the Terai and Churia hills. 
      • Covers several protected areas such as Corbett Tiger Reserve, Rajaji National Park etc. 
    • Extend over 900 km from the Bagmati River (Nepal) in the east to the Yamuna River (India) in the west.
      • Stretching across 5.10 million hectares and over seven million people depend on the Landscape. 

 

  • About World Restoration Flagship (commenced in 2022)
    • Recognized under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-30). 
    • Led by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other partner organisation.
    • Objective Prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. 
    • Selection Criteria: On the basis of Geographic and probability of success criteria. 
    • Progress is monitored through the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring. 

 

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