Glaw Lake
Prelims:
Environment
Mains:
Environment
Current relevance:
Glaw Lake
in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site,
making it the first Ramsar Site in the State, as announced by the union
minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Highlights:
1.
Glaw Lake has been designated
as India's 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal
Pradesh.
2. It is a pristine freshwater lake located within the Kamlang
Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas.
3. Significance:
·
The lake is fed by perennial
mountain streams and is surrounded by lush vegetation, supporting
rich floral diversity.
·
The wetland and its
catchment support over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species,
highlighting its ecological importance.
·
The designation reflects
India's commitment to wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, water
and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods.
About
Ramsar Sites:
1.
It is a Wetland of International Importance
designated under the Convention on
Wetlands (Ramsar Convention).
2. Wetlands are designated as Ramsar Sites based on the Criteria for identifying
Wetlands of International Importance, including representative, rare or
unique wetland types and sites of international importance for biodiversity
conservation.
Source: PIB - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036®=48&lang=1