Important for GS Prelims: Governance
About
- Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) is a non-governmental, non-profit conservation organization (NGO) established in 1991.
- It is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- NEWS works on biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihood development.
- Vision: To create a world where people value and conserve nature, ensuring healthy ecosystems for future generations.
Mission
- To develop science-based and community-led conservation models through partnerships for:
- Biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable natural resource management
- Climate resilience
- Community development
Conclusion
- NEWS exemplifies India’s community-based conservation approach by integrating biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods.
| This concept has been elaborately discussed in the following article: Mangrove Restoration in Sundarbans: West Bengal’s Plan to Reclaim Encroached Forests |