India's Ganges rejuvenation project was recognised as one among world's 10 most "ground-breaking" efforts for their role in restoring the natural ecosystems, according to a report released during the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) this week. The Ganges Rejuvenation project was declared as a flagship World Restoration project and remains eligible to claim UN-backed promotion, advice or funding under the banner of United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a global movement coordinated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Together, a total of ten flagships aim to restore more than 68 million hectares,&nbsp;an area bigger than Myanmar, France or Somalia,&nbsp;and create nearly 15 million jobs, the UN said.

"Transforming our relationship with nature is the key to reversing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, pollution and waste," said UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen.

"These 10 inaugural World Restoration Flagships show that with political will, science and collaboration across borders, we can achieve the goals of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and forge a more sustainable future not only for the planet but also for those of us who call it home," Andersen said.

Namami Gange initiative: What is Ganges river rejuvenation project all about?

In the Ganges River Rejuvenation project, restoring the health of the Ganges is the focus of a major push to cut pollution, rebuild forest cover, and bring a wide range of benefits to the 520 million people living around its vast basin.

Climate change, population growth, industrialisation, and irrigation have degraded the Ganges along its 2,525-kilometre course from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

"Launched in 2014, the government-led Namami Gange initiative focuses on rejuvenating, protecting and conserving the Ganges and its tributaries, reforesting parts of the Ganges basin and promoting sustainable farming," a UN statement said.

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The project also aims to revive key wildlife species, including river dolphins, softshell turtles, otters, and the Hilsa shad fish.

The initiative, with an investment of up to $4.25 billion so far, has the involvement of 230 organisations, with 1,500 km of river restored to date.

Additionally, there have been 30,000 hectares of afforestation so far, with a 2030 goal of 134,000 hectares, according to the UN.

Other World Restoration Flagships

The other inaugural World Restoration Flagships include the Trinational Atlantic Forest Pact, which aims to protect and restore the forest in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, and the Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration project which is safeguarding the world’s second-largest dugong population in Abu Dhabi.

The Great Green Wall for Restoration and Peace initiative to restore savannas, grasslands and farmlands across Africa, the Multi-Country Mountain Initiative based in Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda and Rwanda, and the Small Island Developing States Restoration Drive focused on three small island developing states – Vanuatu, St Lucia and Comoros were also recognised.

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The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative in Kazakhstan to restore the steppe, semi-desert and desert ecosystems, the Central American Dry Corridor, and Shan-Shui Initiative in China were the other projects on the list.

During the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) being held from December 7 to 19, about 20,000 delegates from across the world will negotiate an eight-year plan to preserve and restore biodiversity.

They will do so through the Convention on Biological Diversity, a treaty adopted for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and related issues.

COP15 aims to achieve a historic agreement to halt and reverse nature loss, on par with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.

(With inputs from agencies)

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India's Ganges rejuvenation project was recognised as one among world's 10 most "ground-breaking" efforts for their role in restoring the natural ecosystems, according to a report released during the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) this week. The Ganges Rejuvenation project was declared as a flagship World Restoration project and remains eligible to claim UN-backed promotion, advice or funding under the banner of United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a global movement coordinated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Together, a total of ten flagships aim to restore more than 68 million hectares, an area bigger than Myanmar, France or Somalia, and create nearly 15 million jobs, the UN said. "Transforming our relationship with nature is the key to reversing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, pollution and waste," said UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen. "These 10 inaugural World Restoration Flagships show that with political will, science and collaboration across borders, we can achieve the goals of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and forge a more sustainable future not only for the planet but also for those of us who call it home," Andersen said. Namami Gange initiative: What is Ganges river rejuvenation project all about? In the Ganges River Rejuvenation project, restoring the health of the Ganges is the focus of a major push to cut pollution, rebuild forest cover, and bring a wide range of benefits to the 520 million people living around its vast basin. Climate change, population growth, industrialisation, and irrigation have degraded the Ganges along its 2,525-kilometre course from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. "Launched in 2014, the government-led Namami Gange initiative focuses on rejuvenating, protecting and conserving the Ganges and its tributaries, reforesting parts of the Ganges basin and promoting sustainable farming," a UN statement said. ALSO READ | COP15 summit: Rich countries oppose creation of $10 billion biodiversity fund The project also aims to revive key wildlife species, including river dolphins, softshell turtles, otters, and the Hilsa shad fish. The initiative, with an investment of up to $4.25 billion so far, has the involvement of 230 organisations, with 1,500 km of river restored to date. Additionally, there have been 30,000 hectares of afforestation so far, with a 2030 goal of 134,000 hectares, according to the UN. Other World Restoration Flagships The other inaugural World Restoration Flagships include the Trinational Atlantic Forest Pact, which aims to protect and restore the forest in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, and the Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration project which is safeguarding the world’s second-largest dugong population in Abu Dhabi. The Great Green Wall for Restoration and Peace initiative to restore savannas, grasslands and farmlands across Africa, the Multi-Country Mountain Initiative based in Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda and Rwanda, and the Small Island Developing States Restoration Drive focused on three small island developing states – Vanuatu, St Lucia and Comoros were also recognised. WATCH | UN Biodiversity Conference kicks-off in Montreal The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative in Kazakhstan to restore the steppe, semi-desert and desert ecosystems, the Central American Dry Corridor, and Shan-Shui Initiative in China were the other projects on the list. During the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) being held from December 7 to 19, about 20,000 delegates from across the world will negotiate an eight-year plan to preserve and restore biodiversity. They will do so through the Convention on Biological Diversity, a treaty adopted for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and related issues. COP15 aims to achieve a historic agreement to halt and reverse nature loss, on par with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's 'Namami Gange' among world's 10 most groundbreaking conservation efforts

The central government's 'Namami Gange' mission has improved the water quality of Ganga river, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday.

Shah said the project to clean Ganga, one of the important rivers of the country, has been a success and the government will launch similar initiatives to clean other rivers in the country in coordination with the respective state governments.

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Shah was speaking at a ceremony to receive the participants of the 'Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan', a month-long exploratory open-water rafting and kayaking expedition, covering 2,510 kilometres from Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal.

The event was held from October 10 to November 12 last year and personnel of the three armed forces army, air force and navy participated in the rafting and boating awareness drive that aimed to spread awareness about the importance and history of the river among the people.

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We probably had forgotten to preserve and protect Ganga, that is like our mother, over the years. But, the Namami Gange mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 has brought about a lot of change in the quality of Ganga water, Shah said. 
People who visited the 'Kumbh Mela', held in Prayagraj last year, bear testimony to this fact, he said.

Shah said the aim of various Ganga missions is to ensure that people are made aware of the ecological, cultural and historical importance of the river.

We should educate and make aware children in the age group of 15 years about Ganga and its importance and we will see that these children, over the next 60-70 years, will themselves be capable to protect the river, he said.

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We need to ensure that strong steps are taken in this direction and we do not have to hang our heads in shame owing to the fact that Ganga is polluted, Shah said.

He said his government has earmarked funds worth Rs 28,000 crore for the clean Ganga mission and out of the 310 schemes envisaged under this, 116 have been completed.

Speaking at the event, Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Shekhawat said Ganga today is one amongst the ten cleanest rivers of the world and efforts put by the Modi government over the last five years has borne good results.

We are working on a mission mode for the last five years on this subject under the leadership of Modi, Shekhawat said.

The central government's 'Namami Gange' mission has improved the water quality of Ganga river, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday. Shah said the project to clean Ganga, one of the important rivers of the country, has been a success and the government will launch similar initiatives to clean other rivers in the country in coordination with the respective state governments.

The central government's 'Namami Gange' mission has improved the water quality of Ganga river, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday. Shah said the project to clean Ganga, one of the important rivers of the country, has been a success and the government will launch similar initiatives to clean other rivers in the country in coordination with the respective state governments. Also Read: National Mission for Clean Ganga conserves wetlands in Ganga basin Shah was speaking at a ceremony to receive the participants of the 'Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan', a month-long exploratory open-water rafting and kayaking expedition, covering 2,510 kilometres from Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal. The event was held from October 10 to November 12 last year and personnel of the three armed forces army, air force and navy participated in the rafting and boating awareness drive that aimed to spread awareness about the importance and history of the river among the people. Also Read: Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa commends Namami Gange programme We probably had forgotten to preserve and protect Ganga, that is like our mother, over the years. But, the Namami Gange mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 has brought about a lot of change in the quality of Ganga water, Shah said. People who visited the 'Kumbh Mela', held in Prayagraj last year, bear testimony to this fact, he said. Shah said the aim of various Ganga missions is to ensure that people are made aware of the ecological, cultural and historical importance of the river. We should educate and make aware children in the age group of 15 years about Ganga and its importance and we will see that these children, over the next 60-70 years, will themselves be capable to protect the river, he said. Also Read: National Mission for Clean Ganga conserves wetlands in Ganga basin We need to ensure that strong steps are taken in this direction and we do not have to hang our heads in shame owing to the fact that Ganga is polluted, Shah said. He said his government has earmarked funds worth Rs 28,000 crore for the clean Ganga mission and out of the 310 schemes envisaged under this, 116 have been completed. Speaking at the event, Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Shekhawat said Ganga today is one amongst the ten cleanest rivers of the world and efforts put by the Modi government over the last five years has borne good results. We are working on a mission mode for the last five years on this subject under the leadership of Modi, Shekhawat said.

'Namami Gange' improved water quality of Ganga: Amit Shah

Deoria Tal, one of the high altitude wetlands in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gerard-butler-celebrates-new-year-in-india-meets-the-dalai-lama-271617">Uttarakhand</a>, is an untouched marvel of nature.

There are many such wetlands, which are highly productive ecosystems that support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water supply, purification, and waste assimilation.

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The wetlands play a crucial role in recharging groundwater, increase the base flow of rivers and help in erosion control.

Several of the Ganga basins' wetlands are home to key flora and fauna, including migratory species.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-doubling-farmers-income-to-make-in-india-in-defence-key-points-of-bjp-manifesto-208748">National Mission for Clean Ganga</a> (NMCG) under its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/water-management-to-be-priority-if-nda-is-re-elected-pm-modi-219658">Namami Gange</a> program has taken up an initiative to conserve the wetlands in Ganga River Basin.

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Sisir Kumar Rahto, Deputy Director-General of National Mission for Clean Ganga said, "The difference in the Namami Gange Project is primarily to rejuvenate the river through increasing the base flow and aquifers recharge and conservation of wetlands because that forms the part of one of our `Aviral Dhara' which is to maintain the environmental flow in the river. So, wetland plays a majorly important role in that and the first step we are conserving wetlands in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/swedish-royals-reach-uttarakhand-to-visit-ram-jhula-bridge-266341">Uttarakhand</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/survey-reveals-three-of-worlds-top-10-fastest-growing-cities-are-from-kerala-275133">Uttar Pradesh</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-question-of-nrc-in-bihar-pm-has-clarified-his-stand-on-it-nitish-kumar-273931">Bihar</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hemant-soren-in-delhi-to-discuss-cabinet-expansion-with-congress-leaders-273822">Jharkhand</a>, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-interacts-with-saints-seers-at-belur-math-in-west-bengal-273667">West Bengal</a>."

He added, "We are in regular conversation with the state governments to set up their wetland authorities. Almost all the states have done it and now we are going for a brief document for its rejuvenation".

Some of these wetlands are threatened by reclamation and degradation through drainage, landfill, and over-exploitation of their natural resources. 
It results in loss of biodiversity and disruption in ecosystem services provided by the wetlands.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga in collaboration with the State Wetland Authorities will help identify and prepare Integrated Management Plans for management and conservation in the Ganga basin.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-cleanliness-drive-organised-at-yamuna-ghat-on-world-cleanup-day-250969">Rajiv Ranjan Mishra</a>, Director-General of National Mission for Clean Ganga said, "If wetlands are in good health and if we don't encroach them they also help in mitigating some pollution because they also try to treat in a natural way some minor pollution in villages can be treated through the wetlands. They improve groundwater and when the rain comes, they will get full. So, in the lean season, through this wetland, the river will start getting water. So, I think this is the whole mechanism. This is all integrated system".

He added, "We are also trying to involve the community in the wetland conservation through our Wildlife Institute of India. We have a cadre of people, so apart from the government's effort, the community is also getting educated, made all these water bodies have to be rejuvenated".

Ecosystem-based and community-led models of rejuvenation of wetlands for enhancing `Aviralta' and `Nirmalta' of the river and water conservation in the Ganga basin are being integrated into the Namami Gange Programme.

Deoria Tal, one of the high altitude wetlands in Uttarakhand, is an untouched marvel of nature. There are many such wetlands, which are highly productive ecosystems that support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water supply, purification, and waste assimilation.

Deoria Tal, one of the high altitude wetlands in Uttarakhand, is an untouched marvel of nature. There are many such wetlands, which are highly productive ecosystems that support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water supply, purification, and waste assimilation. Also read: Only ten years to save world's biodiversity from extinction: UN The wetlands play a crucial role in recharging groundwater, increase the base flow of rivers and help in erosion control. Several of the Ganga basins' wetlands are home to key flora and fauna, including migratory species. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under its Namami Gange program has taken up an initiative to conserve the wetlands in Ganga River Basin. Also read: Water scarcity: With 'Jal Jeevan Mission', government tends to focus on behavioural change Sisir Kumar Rahto, Deputy Director-General of National Mission for Clean Ganga said, "The difference in the Namami Gange Project is primarily to rejuvenate the river through increasing the base flow and aquifers recharge and conservation of wetlands because that forms the part of one of our `Aviral Dhara' which is to maintain the environmental flow in the river. So, wetland plays a majorly important role in that and the first step we are conserving wetlands in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal." He added, "We are in regular conversation with the state governments to set up their wetland authorities. Almost all the states have done it and now we are going for a brief document for its rejuvenation". Some of these wetlands are threatened by reclamation and degradation through drainage, landfill, and over-exploitation of their natural resources. It results in loss of biodiversity and disruption in ecosystem services provided by the wetlands. The National Mission for Clean Ganga in collaboration with the State Wetland Authorities will help identify and prepare Integrated Management Plans for management and conservation in the Ganga basin. Also read: Do we really care about river Ganga? Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director-General of National Mission for Clean Ganga said, "If wetlands are in good health and if we don't encroach them they also help in mitigating some pollution because they also try to treat in a natural way some minor pollution in villages can be treated through the wetlands. They improve groundwater and when the rain comes, they will get full. So, in the lean season, through this wetland, the river will start getting water. So, I think this is the whole mechanism. This is all integrated system". He added, "We are also trying to involve the community in the wetland conservation through our Wildlife Institute of India. We have a cadre of people, so apart from the government's effort, the community is also getting educated, made all these water bodies have to be rejuvenated". Ecosystem-based and community-led models of rejuvenation of wetlands for enhancing `Aviralta' and `Nirmalta' of the river and water conservation in the Ganga basin are being integrated into the Namami Gange Programme.

National Mission for Clean Ganga conserves wetlands in Ganga basin

As a part of the Namami Gange project, a cleanliness drive was organised at Yamuna ghat near Kalindi Kunj on World Cleanup Day on Saturday in which many young volunteers participated.

"The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ganga-to-be-cleaned-within-13-months-nitin-gadkari-200387">Namami Gange Project</a> can only be successful if people put combined effort. Our team usually comes every month to clean the river bank. Landing a helping hand, other NGOs have also started participating and they come every week to clean the river banks," Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General (DG) of Namami Gange project told ANI.

The members are now trying to pull Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) of the city to urge people to participate in this project.

They are also appealing the residents and school children to come forward and actively participate in it.

"To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi on October 2, we will organise a cleanliness drive on large scale on every river bank. Another campaign which is receiving a good response is the Swachta hi Seva campaign in which people are participating in large numbers," he added.

A physically handicapped man, Bhavesh Tipadiya also actively participated in the campaign with others.

"Everyone should realise their responsibility towards nature. If one will take part, others will also follow. We should not use single-use plastics. Money cannot buy clean air, water, therefore it is our responsibility to protect it for future," he said.

As a part of the Namami Gange project, a cleanliness drive was organised at Yamuna ghat near Kalindi Kunj on World Cleanup Day on Saturday in which many young volunteers participated.

As a part of the Namami Gange project, a cleanliness drive was organised at Yamuna ghat near Kalindi Kunj on World Cleanup Day on Saturday in which many young volunteers participated. "The Namami Gange Project can only be successful if people put combined effort. Our team usually comes every month to clean the river bank. Landing a helping hand, other NGOs have also started participating and they come every week to clean the river banks," Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General (DG) of Namami Gange project told ANI. The members are now trying to pull Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) of the city to urge people to participate in this project. They are also appealing the residents and school children to come forward and actively participate in it. "To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi on October 2, we will organise a cleanliness drive on large scale on every river bank. Another campaign which is receiving a good response is the Swachta hi Seva campaign in which people are participating in large numbers," he added. A physically handicapped man, Bhavesh Tipadiya also actively participated in the campaign with others. "Everyone should realise their responsibility towards nature. If one will take part, others will also follow. We should not use single-use plastics. Money cannot buy clean air, water, therefore it is our responsibility to protect it for future," he said.

Delhi: Cleanliness drive organised at Yamuna ghat on World Cleanup Day

Taking forward the government&#39;s clean Ganga mission, Union Minister Uma Bharti has launched the &quot;Ganga Gram&quot; project on Saturday.

The project aims for holistic sanitation development in 4,470 villages on the banks of the river.&nbsp;

Calling for collective efforts of&nbsp;the villages&nbsp;located on the banks of the river, the union minister said that the Ganga Gram project depends on the commitment and resolve of the people living on its banks.&nbsp;

&quot;Development takes place only if adequate care and precaution are taken in the project to protect the environment of the Ganga,&quot; she added.

The project was launched at the Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

The programme was attended by over 1,400 delegates including 500 village heads from&nbsp;Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, state government officials and Ganga Swachhta (clean Ganga) volunteers.

The government had launched the clean Ganga mission called &quot;Namami Gange&quot; as a flagship program in June 2014.

A recent report released by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that about Rs 2,500 crore of the Namami Gange project had remained untouched.

The report was presented before the Parliament on December 19, 2017.

The report said that the fund was lying unutilised in the banks till March 31.

The performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed &quot;underutilisation&quot; of funds and &quot;delays&quot;&nbsp;in project approvals between 2014-15 and 2016-17, PTI reported.&nbsp;

An RTI (Right to Information) revealed in 2016, that the much-hyped project was &quot;largely on papers&quot;.

The project aims for holistic sanitation development in 4,470 villages on the banks of the river

Taking forward the government's clean Ganga mission, Union Minister Uma Bharti has launched the "Ganga Gram" project on Saturday. The project aims for holistic sanitation development in 4,470 villages on the banks of the river. Calling for collective efforts of the villages located on the banks of the river, the union minister said that the Ganga Gram project depends on the commitment and resolve of the people living on its banks. "Development takes place only if adequate care and precaution are taken in the project to protect the environment of the Ganga," she added. The project was launched at the Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The programme was attended by over 1,400 delegates including 500 village heads from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, state government officials and Ganga Swachhta (clean Ganga) volunteers. The government had launched the clean Ganga mission called "Namami Gange" as a flagship program in June 2014. A recent report released by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that about Rs 2,500 crore of the Namami Gange project had remained untouched. The report was presented before the Parliament on December 19, 2017. The report said that the fund was lying unutilised in the banks till March 31. The performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed "underutilisation" of funds and "delays" in project approvals between 2014-15 and 2016-17, PTI reported. An RTI (Right to Information) revealed in 2016, that the much-hyped project was "largely on papers".

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