1. CARBON NEUTRAL ECO-VILLAGE IN THE HIMALAYAN ECOSYSTEM:
CARBON NEUTRAL ECO-VILLAGE
IN THE HIMALAYAN ECOSYSTEM:
Blending traditional and modern adaptive practices
Sustainable Lifestyle = Positive Climate Action

2. Immediate Challenges INDIA@COP22 INDIA MANIPUR STATE
Manipur, an Eastern Himalayan state, is rich in biodiversity with 76.1% forest coverage.
Erratic rainfall patterns over the years have led to drying up of natural water sources resulting in scarcity of water for household consumption and irrigation.
Lack of irrigation water restricts farmers in the state to cultivating a single crop when it rains.
Depletion of natural resources coupled with degradation of forests threaten the state’s rich biodiversity.
22,327 sq.km. TGA
28.56 Lakh population
24.5% decadal growth
Forest Coverage map of Manipur

3. Phayeng– A Model Carbon Positive Eco Village Project
Phayeng– A Model Carbon Positive Eco Village Project
Showcase for combination of traditional and modern climate adaptation practices
Mainstreaming of ecosystem based adaptation philosophy inthe mountain ecosystem
Carbon positive level achieved by increasing the net sequestration of greenhouse gases
Enhancing ecosystem resilience, minimizing climate risk and increasing adaptive capacity
Supported by National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change since April ‘16
Part of National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
Protected forest at Phayeng
Phayeng village in Manipur

4. Strategy INDIA@COP22 Sustainable management of natural resources
Developing irrigational canal and enhance command area
Integrated mountain farming and introduction of climate smart agriculture
Enhancing renewable energy and energy efficiency
Capacity building and human resource development (skill development and market linkage through Farmer Producer Organizations)
Development of a village knowledge centre for indigenous conservation practices and using eco-system for sustainable livelihood
Development of a community based eco-health resort for yoga, natural living and safe treated drinking water supply
Degraded forest in Phayeng
River of Phayeng,
the only source of water
for drinking & irrigation

5. Activities INDIA@COP22 Aerial view of Phayeng Village
CAT at 218 Ha degraded forest
100,000 tree plantation (medicinal plants)
Widening of river and water body for 218,640 cubic metres
Construction of masonry dam and pick up dam
20 km of canal
12 month crop cultivation across 528 Ha command area
Climate resilient agriculture and horticulture at 500 ha
Capacity building of 500 farmers
Community piggery and poultry using scientific approach
Bio gas intervention at community level
Replaced firewood fuels with improved cook stoves
Solar park intervention
Village indigenous knowledge centre
Health resort & living with nature
Safe drinking water facilities
Demonstration on project learning to other villages
Aerial view of Phayeng Village

6. Forest protection & afforestation : 218 ha
Activities
Command area
527.9 ha
Settlement
140.9 ha
Water body : 7.29 ha
Volume : 218,640 cu.m.
Forest protection & afforestation : 218 ha

7.
Way Ahead
Phayeng village could serve as a successful template for community-owned sustainable ecosystem-based adaptation, one that employs a blend of traditional and modern approaches to achieve climate resilience