Nishikant Gupta
The potential role of social media in support of otter conservation in the Indian Himalayan biodiversity hotspot
Gupta, Nishikant; Everard, Mark; Tiwari, Varun; Chadwick, Michael A; Nawab, Asghar; Hussain, Syed Ainul
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Mark Everard Mark.Everard@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Ecosystem Services
Varun Tiwari
Michael A Chadwick
Asghar Nawab
Syed Ainul Hussain
Abstract
Anthropogenic stressors in the Indian Himalayan biodiversity hotspot over recent decades have taken a toll on otter populations. Low public awareness and a lack of routine monitoring data hamper conservation strategies. Social media has the potential to generate both positive and negative perceptions about otter species among target stakeholder groups. This approach can serve as a tool to generate vital conservation information and promote public knowledge and interest. This paper examines the role of social media as a tool to reinforce contemporary conservation initiatives, advocating its stronger utilisation for the potential protection of otter
species in the Indian Himalayan biodiversity hotspot. The proposed approach is also maintained through a case study from the region.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 28, 2020 |
Online Publication Date | May 28, 2020 |
Publication Date | May 28, 2020 |
Deposit Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
Publicly Available Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
Journal | OTTER, Journal of the International Otter Survival Fund |
Print ISSN | 2520-6850 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 6 |
Pages | 40-48 |
Keywords | Freshwater; Lutrinae; Mustelidae; Uttarakhand; wetlands |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6000906 |
Publisher URL | https://www.otter.org/Public/MediaAndResources_Resources_Journal.aspx |
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