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• Why is Odisha prone to loss of mangrove forests?

  Due to economic pressures and cyclones
• What was the average width of mangroves 50 years ago?

  5.1 km
• What is the current average width of mangroves in Odisha?

  1.2 km
• Who is collaborating with the NGO Wetlands to reverse mangrove removal?

  The Indian Government, World Bank, ICZM Project
• What are the main problems leading to the destruction of mangrove forests in Odisha?

  • Destruction by cyclones
  • Rapid urban industrialisation
  • Marine transport, fishing, aquaculture
  • Tourism
  • Coastal and seabed mining
  • Coastal erosion
  • Offshore oil and gas production
  • Increased severe weather events
  • Rising sea levels
• How have mangrove forests protected people in Odisha?

  By shielding them from tropical storms
• What does ICZMP stand for?

  Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project
• Who are the stakeholders involved in the ICZMP?

  Central Government, local government, villages
• What additional funding source has supported the ICZMP?

  The World Bank
• What are some proposed solutions to the problems faced by Odisha's coastal areas?

  • Assessing and controlling coastal erosion
  • Developing ecotourism
  • Planting/replanting mangroves
  • Building multi-purpose cyclone shelters
  • Protecting historical landmarks
  • Establishing a wasteland plant for pollution reduction
  • Monitoring water quality
  • Conducting studies on coastal flora/fauna
• What is the purpose of building multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Odisha?

  To serve as schools and storm protection
• How does the ICZMP aim to provide alternative income sources?

  By teaching marketing, dairy production, skills