Strategic Workshop Advances Integrated Wetland Management for Debkhal Chaur in Bihar
The two-day workshop held in Patna on December 12 and 13, 2023, brought together a diverse range of stakeholders to address the integrated management of wetlands in Bihar. Organised by the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the BMUV-IKI Wetland Management Project implemented by GIZ India, the workshop aimed to develop an Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for prioritised wetland sites in Bihar.
Participation included government officials, academics, local community representatives, and civil society groups, ensuring a cross-sectoral dialogue and fostering a sense of ownership in resource management decisions. The workshop facilitated knowledge-sharing on wetland management, drawing insights from experiences at the Kabartal Ramsar Site and Gokul Jalashay.
Notably, the inclusion of local panchayat members, fisherfolk, farmers, and stakeholders from Samastipur enriched discussions with grassroots perspectives on wetland use and conservation. A field trip to Debkhal Chaur further enhanced understanding of wetland hydrology, biodiversity, and community livelihoods.
Date
December 12-13, 2023
Location
Bihar
Contact Person
Kirtiman Awasthi
