3 September 2026

Economic valuation of Pichavaram mangroves

This report provides a specific economic valuation of an ecosystem, which serves as a valuable case study for questions on environmental economics, blue carbon, and sustainable development policies.

Questions

1. Discuss the significance of economic valuation of coastal ecosystems like mangroves in informing sustainable development planning and climate change mitigation strategies. 150 words
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2. Mangrove ecosystems are critical nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Elaborate on the concept of 'blue carbon' and the need for institutionalizing ecosystem service valuation in India's environmental governance. 250 words
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Prelims

1. What does the term 'blue carbon' refer to in the context of coastal ecosystems?

   1. A Carbon emissions resulting from industrial coastal shipping
   2. B Carbon sequestered by deep-sea coral reefs
   3. C Carbon captured by ocean-dwelling phytoplankton
   4. D Carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes

2. Which of the following is a primary ecological service provided by mangrove forests?

   1. A Generation of hydroelectric power
   2. B Reduction of oceanic salinity
   3. C Prevention of soil erosion and coastal protection
   4. D Regulation of atmospheric nitrogen levels