India added Bihar’s Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel as Ramsar Sites, raising the total to 93, the highest in Asia. These oxbow lakes protect biodiversity, buffer Ganga floods, and enhance climate resilience for vulnerable communities under the “wise use” principle.
Click to View MoreTanzania halted soda ash mining at Lake Natron, safeguarding Lesser Flamingos’ sole breeding site. Driven by Maasai protests and global pressure, it prioritizes biodiversity and eco-tourism, highlighting balance between development and conservation leadership.
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