IEC Material on Biodiversity – CEE North - Publications & Materials Development

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Resource Material on Wetlands of Bihar: CEE North was invited by Bihar Environment and Forest Department to develop a set of material on the wetlands of Bihar. Based on extensive research into the wetland spread and key wetlands of Bihar, and after reference to key documents, books, reports, etc., CEE team prepared a brochure showcasing the wetlands of Bihar. The brochure was finalised with inputs from forest department officials and 1000 copies were printed. A poster and set of stickers were also designed and developed in Hindi by CEE team on wetlands to communicate the message of ‘save wetlands’.

Ecomap of Uttar Pradesh: Supported by the Uttar Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, CEE North has developed a chart showcasing information and facts about the rich biodiversity of Uttar Pradesh. The chart included information about the state symbols, key species found in various ecological zones of UP which are currently under threat, and major flora and fauna species. This chart has been developed for schools and other stakeholders, and was released by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of World Environment Day. This material has been provided to schools for use as display material.

Calendar on Suhelwa Sanctuary: Keeping in view the upcoming UP Bird Festival at Dudhwa National Park in February 2018, an IEC material was planned to be developed for dissemination to inform everyone about Suhelwa Sanctuary as an important birding location. A 14 page wall calendar was developed with the focus on wetlands and migratory birds found in Suhelwa. While background research was conducted to find the highlights of Suhelwa, high resolution good quality photos were solicited from birders for the calendar. Balrampur Sugar Mills and British India Association supported the printing and development of the calendar.