The Haryana State Biodiversity Board, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy India Solutions (NCIS), is organizing the Aravalli Green Wall Partnership Summit from February 6 to 8, 2025, in Gurugram. The event brings together government agencies, conservation experts, and civil society organizations to discuss strategies for protecting the Aravalli range and ensuring water security in the region.
Dr. Vivek Saxena, IFS, PCCF-cum-Member Secretary of the Haryana State Biodiversity Board, highlighted the growing threat posed by the northward expansion of the Thar Desert, which endangers both biodiversity and local communities. He emphasized the need for collective efforts and collaboration to restore the Aravalli Green Wall landscapes through targeted conservation initiatives.
In 2023, Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, introduced the Aravalli Green Wall Landscape (AGWL) Project. This ambitious initiative spans Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, aiming to enhance green cover, conserve biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and improve water bodies. The project focuses on ecosystem-based conservation and nature-based solutions to combat desertification and land degradation while promoting soil health, water availability, green livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Dr. Anjali Acharya, Managing Director of NCIS, emphasized the importance of preserving the Aravalli range, one of the world’s oldest mountain systems, dating back 3.2 billion years. She underscored the role of partnerships in restoring the ecological health of the mountains and advancing conservation efforts.
The Aravalli range, stretching approximately 692 km across four states, serves as a vital natural heritage and ecological barrier. This summit seeks to develop actionable solutions to safeguard its fragile ecosystem for future generations.