Assam government has initiated a project to make river island Majuli the country's first ever Carbon Neutral district by 2020.
The project entitled 'Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli'
(SACReD, Majuli) has been initiated by Assam's department of Environment and Forest.
It was launched by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Biodiversity and Climate) A K Johari at Majuli on 14th Dec.
The project, SACReD, Majuli has been initiated to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Importance of climate-based decision making highlights the need for low emission development strategy for Majuli to ensure sustainable development.
Mitigation through forestry activities and biodiversity conservation will be the starting points for the carbon neutral agenda followed by other interventions over the coming three years.
The project will be designed and implemented in partnership with other departments of the district for which a district level committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner has been constituted.
