21 August 2025, Goa
The Goa State Biodiversity Board organised an institutional consultation Meeting for the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan today at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa today.
The board is currently seeking public input on the draft Goa State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. This plan, developed by a 45-member committee under various 18 subcommittees, aims to document and conserve Goa's biodiversity while linking it to local livelihoods. The GSBSAP includes chapters on various aspects of biodiversity, such as agrobiodiversity, coastal, marine, wetland and vulnerable ecosystems, sustainable development, and climate change.
Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director of ICAR–CCARI, Goa, highlighted the importance of the documentation of biodiversity and preparation of the GSBSAP for the state to align with the SDG goals by 2030.
The Scientists from ICAR-CCARI lead the Agrobiodiversity subcommittee and also actively involved in the sub committees- Wetland and waterbodies, Marine / Fresh water Fish and other biodiversity, Livestock diversity and Climate change, biodiversity and budgetary aspects. The GSBSAP's development involved extensive consultations with various stakeholders, including NGOs, research institutions, government departments, and individuals knowledgeable about biodiversity. The Goa Foundation and the Forest Department, Government of Goa were the nodal agencies for the plan's preparation and implementation.
The experts made a brief presentation on the draft. Followed by the presentation, a brainstorming session was held to discuss the chapters of the draft Goa State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (GSBSAP) for various inputs and feedback.
A total of 31 participants were present in the meeting.
(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)
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