Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Unveils State Biodiversity Action Plan. Which key themes are outlined in the Pakke Declaration, which the Biodiversity Action Plan complements?

The Correct Answer is Environment, climate resilience, well-being, sustainable livelihoods, and collaborative action.

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• Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Unveils State Biodiversity Action Plan.

 Key Points

• Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, released the Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A Peoples' Plan in Itanagar.
• The plan aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and meet National Biodiversity Targets.
• The State Biodiversity Action Plan focuses on empowering communities, districts, and indigenous groups to take charge of environmental conservation with government support.
• The plan aligns with the Pakke Declaration, which includes five key themes: environment, climate resilience, well-being, sustainable livelihoods, and collaborative action.
• The initiative will also contribute to India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• A monitoring cell will be established in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to oversee the implementation of both the Biodiversity Plan and the projects in the 2025-26 state Budget.