Summary:
Noting that technology has become the master of human race, Mr.
Narasimhan said no technology can withstand nature’s fury. Calling cities “concrete crematoria”, Mr.
Narasimhan noted that hardly any greenery is seen in any Indian city. Mr.
Narasimhan felt that farmers should be involved in a big way for conservation of biodiversity. Centuries of conservation efforts by farmers has resulted in the climate smart varieties. UNDP Country Director Marina Walter said the success of protecting biodiversity in India will have great impact on the efforts world over..