Mumbai: Mumbai Interactive Biodiversity Map Launched on Wednesday.
It is illustrated by Rohan Chakravarty aka Humor Green, the map throws the spotlight on flora and fauna, green space and indigenous communities – adivasis and collises.
The map was first launched as a static map last year.
New interactive maps document different species with clickable features that display species details, habitats and their conservation status.
It can be accessed in MinistryOfMumbaMigic.com.
This map includes the Mumbai Metropolitan area and the Water Thane Creek Agency, Mahim Bay, Vasai Creek and the Arab Sea highlighted 17 species of flora and 78 species of fauna.
It also highlights the interdependence of indigenous peoples on local biodiversity for their livelihoods.
Conceptualized by the Mumbai Magia Ministry this program also includes fellowship for young people to fight for solutions for city public parks, podcasts to build climate discourse in the city.
It also launched a virtual gallery of art with Mumbai’s art to increase awareness about a unique Mumbai green ecosystem.
Suma Balaram, MMM Creative Lead said, “The illustrative biodiversity map illustrated has been made to function as an open source education tool to learn about flora and fauna found in this region.
The map has been built in such a way that any organization or any person can instill on their website and share it.
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