Jharkhand explores carbon finance for climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihoods

Ranchi, Oct 30 (UNI) The Jharkhand government on Friday explored the potential of carbon markets to finance climate-resilient agriculture, land restoration and rural livelihood initiatives, with a focus on farmers and tribal communities. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department organised a stakeholder workshop on "Leveraging Carbon Market for a Climate Resilient Jharkhand" in Ranchi. Addressing the workshop, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force Sanjeev Kumar described carbon trading as an important instrument for environmental conservation and livelihood promotion. Citing ISRO data, he said nearly 69 per cent of Jharkhand's land faced degradation challenges and stressed…