India: Workshop to discuss role of protected areas in climate change

An international workshop organised by Satpuda Foundation, an NGO in Central India, in collaboration with Global Tiger Forum (GTF), the inter-governmental body International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) will discuss a strategy to enhance the role of protected areas (PAs) like sanctuaries, national parks and reserves, which are not only homes for wildlife but also contribute to reducing the risk of natural disasters by helping adapt to climate change, according to the Times of India. Participants will also aim to find ways to align national and regional policies to address gaps in global policy as per the Global Platform 2011.