Introduction The Forest Conservation & Augmentation Act, 2023 (Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam) is a major amendment to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. This new law aims to streamline forest conservation efforts while facilitating infrastructure development, particularly in strategic and…
Introduction to Mangrove Ecosystem The mangrove ecosystem is one of the most vital coastal ecosystems, offering a unique blend of terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Found in tropical and subtropical regions, mangroves serve as natural buffers against coastal erosion, sequester carbon,…
Introduction The wetland ecosystem is one of the most biologically diverse and ecologically important ecosystems on the planet. Often referred to as “the kidneys of the Earth”, wetlands play a crucial role in water purification, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and…
As a party to the CBD, India enacted the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, which serves as a comprehensive legal framework to protect biological resources and regulate their use. Objectives of the Act More Useful Links: Definition of Biological Resources Regulatory…
Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international legally binding treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development while ensuring the conservation of biological diversity. Signed at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the CBD entered into force…
