EnvironmentGS-III· 1 min read
Andhra Pradesh's Push for OECMs
Why in news?
The Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board plans a statewide rollout of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) outside traditional protected areas.
Key points
- APSBB aims to conserve biodiversity outside reserves and sanctuaries.
- OECMs are managed for other primary goals but deliver conservation as a byproduct.
- This aligns with the global '30x30' target for biodiversity conservation.
- OECMs offer a flexible alternative to formal Protected Areas, avoiding socio-economic conflicts.
- Planned OECMs include industrial greenbelts, urban micro-forests, and marine protection zones.
Background & context
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to protect 30% of the Earth's land and oceans by 2030 ('30x30' target). OECMs are recognized as vital tools to achieve this, complementing traditional protected areas.
★ Prelims fact capsule
OECMs can include industrial greenbelts, micro-forests in cities, and protection of marine breeding grounds.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper III (Environment and Ecology, Conservation)