The research paper, titled- “Comparative analysis of potential Ramsar wetlands in coastal India based on biodiversity and ecological parameters”, authored by Ms. Sakshi Bisht (Research Associate at The Celestial Earth) and Dr. Tania Bhattacharya (Founder CEO of The Celestial Earth), got published in the journal “Environmental Resources Research” (Online ISSN No.: 2783-4670), volume 12, Issue 1.
Please find the official link for reading and downloading the paper:
https://ijerr.gau.ac.ir/article_6994.html
The summary of the research paper is:
“The study highlights the importance of Ramsar designation in protecting wetlands of international significance. It evaluates and compares the ecological importance, biodiversity, and conservation status of four wetlands in Goa, India. Using data collection, biodiversity assessments, ArcGIS mapping, and interviews with Goa State wetland officials, the study identifies Carambolim Lake as the strongest candidate for Ramsar designation due to its diverse ecosystem, agricultural water source, wildlife support, and cultural value. Additionally, this study also focuses on importance of wetland health cards for assessing ecological health.”