Conservation Strategies — Mains Questions

Evaluate the effectiveness of India's Protected Area Network (PAN) in achieving biodiversity conservation goals. What are the key challenges and suggest measures to enhance its efficacy?

Discuss the role of participatory conservation models in biodiversity protection in India. How do these models address the limitations of traditional 'fortress conservation' approaches?

Examine the significance of international conventions like CBD, CITES, and Ramsar in shaping India's conservation strategies. Illustrate with specific examples of their implementation in India.