- Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) recognized as the United Nation World Restoration Flagship.
- 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.
Six recognized World Restoration Flagships Initiatives:
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About World Restoration Flagship (commenced in 2022):
- Recognized under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-30).
- Led by the 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.