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Delegates from 30 countries visited the Bannerghatta National, the Kalkere Arboretum, and the Jungle Lodges and Resorts on Thursday as part of the Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group’s (ECSWG) series of events. The state showcased its models for the restoration of forest eco-systems and the different types of forests curated at the arboretum during this excursion, which was organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka.
The delegates visited the famous Butterfly Park and a short animal safari curated for them in Bannerghatta, where they learned about Karnataka’s sustainable ecotourism model. The delegates were treated to a screening of the critically acclaimed film “Wild Karnataka” at Jungle Lodges and Resorts. The visit is part of India’s efforts to shift focus to climate-change challenges and sustainable development models such as eco-tourism, which can play a critical role in balancing the needs of the growing economy with necessary environmental measures.
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The excursion was organized in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, Jungle Lodge and Resorts, Bannerghatta National Park, and the Karnataka Forest Department.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. V Ram Prasath Manohar, IAS, Director, and Karnataka Tourism said, “Karnataka has an abundance of natural beauty including the Western Ghats, a site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This mountain range is renowned for its great diversity of flora and fauna. The state has 35 wildlife sanctuaries and 5 national parks. It is also home to over 100 species of animals, and 600 species of birds, including 524 tigers and over 6000 elephants, making Karnataka, truly India’s wildlife capital. Today, the G20 delegates were given a short insight into the state’s rich biodiversity and stunning wildlife during the excursion”.
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