Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Greater Flamingo is the focal species of conservation in Tamil Nadu's newly declared Dhanushkodi Sanctuary (524.7 hectares). Announced on World Environment Day 2025, this sanctuary safeguards critical habitats for these migratory birds within the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. The area hosts over 10,700 wetland birds along the Central Asian Flyway, emphasizing India’s commitment to international biodiversity agreements. The move also aims to balance ecotourism and local livelihoods while preserving mangroves, mudflats, and sand dunes that sustain flamingo populations.