The biological diversity act of 2002 and the biological diversity rules, 2004 are implemented by national biodiversity authority nba at the national level, state biological board sbb at state level and biodiversity management committees bmcs at local levels. National environmental management laws amendment act 14 of 20. The first attempt to bring the biodiversity into the legal framework was made by way of the biodiversity bill 2000 which was passed by the lok sabha on 2nd december 2002 and by rajya sabha on december 2002. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation. These two draft bills address some of the shortcomings inherited from the apartheid governments protected area legislation, but to varying degrees. Biological diversity act 2002 section 21 citation 24260. Presentation on biodiversity conservation biodiversity. The 2010 international year of biodiversity is a unique opportunity to understand the vital role that biodiversity plays in sustaining life on. Biodiversity act 2002 this village shows theres money in saving forests dudhais villagers may be the first in india to have got financial ben efits under the biological diversity act, 2002.
Biodiversity act 2002 and convention on bd authorstream. National biodiversity strategy and action plan of ghana pdf version download. Biodiversity has been defined under section 2b of the act as the variability among living organisms from all sources and the ecological complexes of which they are part, and includes diversity within species or. Consultation part 2 coordination and alignment of plans, monitoring and research 48.
Aug 09, 2015 the biodiversity act 2002 22892015 23. Dec 01, 2017 know everything about national green tribunalngt upsc cseias, ssc cgl, bank po hindi duration. National biodiversity authority, biological diversity act. Explore national biodiversity act 2002 profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news. Teeb the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity for national and international policy makers summary. Highlights of biological diversity act, 2002 of india. This paper summarizes the main features of indias biological diversity act 2002 bd act and its role in biodiversity conservation in the country. Creating an enabling environment, as appropriate, to promote conservation and sustainable use. Biological diversity rules,2004 biodiversity act rio cbd. It is a specialised body set up under the national green tribunal act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. Page 1 of 84 24 july 20 to date this is the current version and applies as from 24 july 20, i. Biodiversity act act 10 of 2004 national biodiversity framework i, buyelwa patience sonjica, minister of water and environmental affairs, acting under section 382 of the national environmental management. The biological diversity act 2002 the biological diversity act 2002 is a law meant to achieve three main objectives. The national biodiversity authority nba is a statutory autonomous body, headquartered in chennai, under the ministry of environment and forests, government of india established in 2003 to implement the provisions under the act.
National government initiative wild life protection act, 1972 forest conservation act, 1980 biological diversity act, 2002. The national wildlife action plan preamble background the first national wildlife action plan nwap was adopted in 1983, based upon the decision taken in the xv meeting of the indian board for wildlife held in 1982. Biodiversity management committees are to be established under section 41 of the act at local level. National legislation centre for environmental rights. State biodiversity boards sbb has been created in 28 states along with 31,574 biological management committees for each local body across india. National biodiversity authority nba the biological diversity act, 2002 subsection 1 4 of section 8, the central government has established a body called the national biodiversity authority, on 1 st october, 2003.
Ministry of law and justice national biodiversity authority. National biodiversity authority nba india environment. The national biodiversity authority nba is a statutory autonomous body under the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, government of india established in 2003 to implement the provisions under the biological diversity act, 2002, after india signed convention on biological diversity cbd in 1992. India enacted biological diversity act in 2002 for giving effect to the provisions of the cbd. To be established as a free standing national entity in the form of a federated consortium of potential data publishers, users, and stakeholders to fulfill the obligations of biodiversity act 2002. Biodiversity laws biodiversity laws project report on. This act provides for establishment of statutory bodies such as national biodiversity authority, state biodiversity boards, national and state biodiversity funds, biodiversity management committee etc. National biodiversity authority recruitment 2020 apply online. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating.
Follow up india nbsapmoef genesis of the biodiversity act 2002. The act mainly deals with access to genetic resources by foreign companies, individuals or organisations. Jan 28, 2020 an act to add sections 6105 and 10 to the public contract code, relating to public contracts. Existing law governs the bidding and awarding of public contracts by various state agencies. Nov 12, 2019 in essence, the bd act mandates approvals from the national biodiversity authority nba and to inform state biodiversity authorities sbas for people to access and use biological resources, or knowledge associated thereto, for research purposes, commercial utilisation, biosurvey and bioutilisation, for applying intellectual property or for. The development of the national biodiversity conservation plan nbcp is a direct follow up to the national strategy and it outlines specific priority activities. This includes the national biodiversity authority nba, the state biodiversity boards at the state level and the biodiversity management committees at the local level. Jan 01, 2019 the convention on biological diversity is the international legal instrument for the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources that has been ratified by 196 nations. The fact that limits to the acts scope and potential was already drawn was clearly revealed in an interview in 20052, where member secretary of the national biodiversity authority nba, dr. Biological diversity act, 2002 section 21 bare act. The fact that limits to the act s scope and potential was already drawn was clearly revealed in an interview in 20052, where member secretary of the national biodiversity authority nba, dr. Indias biodiversity act 2002 and its role in conservation.
National environmental management laws amendment bill, 2017. Apr 25, 2017 the national biodiversity authority nba was established in 2003 chennai to implement indias biological diversity act 2002. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. National biodiversity authority recruitment 2020 free job alert for both fresher and experienced candidates updated on may 14, 2020. Box 2 name of the act objective essential provisions applicability the biological diversity act 2002 conservation of biological diversity. To be established as a free standing national entity in the form of a federated consortium of potential data publishers, users, and stakeholders to fulfill the obligations of. A national biodiversity authority has been established by the biodiversity act, 2002 to regulate act implementing rules 2004 has been operationalised since coming in to force. May 08, 2019 wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. The act was enacted to meet the obligations under convention on biological diversity, to which india is a party.
At the beginning of the second national wildlife action plan nwap 2002. Its key provisions aimed at achieving the above are. The succesful compilation and launch of this national biodiversity strategy and action plan 202022 is further demonstration of our governments commitment to the sustainable management of unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Tamil nadu, home to several rare flora and fauna, is lagging behind many other states in implementing the national biological diversity act, 2002, according to data released by the national biodiversity. State biodiversity boards sbb has been created in 29 states along with 31,574 biological management committees. In 1998 the bulgarian government approved the national biological diversity conservation strategy, which was inspired by the pan european strategy for biological and landscape diversity.
Convention on biological diversity cbd insightsias. Republic of bulgaria council of ministers national. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially. Latest and breaking news on national biodiversity act 2002. The plan had outlined the strategies and action points for wildlife conservation which are still relevant. The national biodiversity authority is a statutory body, which was established by the central government in 2003 to implement indias biological diversity act 2002. The national biodiversity authority nba was established in 2003 to implement indias biological diversity act 2002. Sixth national report to the convention of biological diversity.
The biological diversity act, 2002 is an act of the parliament of india for preservation of biological diversity in india, and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. Ultimately, we have enacted biological diversity act, 2002 and the rules namely biological diversity rules, 2004. Cbd strategy and action plan afghanistan english version. Any person aggrieved by any determination of benefit sharing or order of the national biodiversity authority or a state biodiversity board under this act, on or after the commencement of the national green tribunal act, 2010, may file an appeal to the national green tribunal established under section 3 of the national green tribunal act. National biodiversity strategy and action plan of ghana. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. Biodiversity act 2002 india environment portal news. Cbd fifth national report philippines english version. Afghanistans nbsap, which aims at conserving all aspects of afghanistans biodiversity, and ensuring.
Review and amendment of biodiversity management plan s 47. Gn r 326 under chapter 2 of the national environmental management act nema act no. Additional requirements relating to alien and invasive species 92. The main objects of the biological diversity act, 2002 are to take appropriate action for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use. It performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory functions for the government of india on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable. The national biodiversity strategy is a national basic plan for the conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable use. Existing law imposes requirements on contractors awarded various public contracts, including, among others, certifying that. Regulating access well as pushing the officially sponsored, documentation of biological resources and traditional practices through peoples diversity registers at. Authorship this executive summary has been put together by. Objective of this act is to regulate the access to genetic resources and protection of biodiversity. The act was enacted to meet the obligations under convention on biological diversity cbd, to which india is a part in 2002 biodiversity and biological resource. Certain persons not to undertake biodiversity related activities without approval of national biodiversity authority.
The implementation of the new forestry act, water act and national environmental management act are currently receiving increasing attention. Genetic biodiversity i s the variation in genes that exists with in a species, e. Environment syllabus in upsc prelims and mains exam is an important part. Application for intellectual property rights not to be made without approval of national biodiversity authority. They have also used its provisions to end rampant illegal mining on the swarna riverbed. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Bill text ab2002 california deforestationfree procurement. It is a continuation of the good work done as part of the first national biodiversity strategy.
Cabinet decision on the 4th national biodiversity strategy. The bmcs play a vital role in documenting biodiversity, their sustainable use and in dealing with access and benefit sharing abs issues. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Namibias second national biodiversity strategy and. Creating an enabling environment, as appropriate, to promote conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Get direct official link for applying national biodiversity authority recruitment 2020 along with current national biodiversity authority recruitment official notification 2020 here. Biodiversity is the variety of life, which includes genetic biodiversity and ecological biodiversity. Patrick ten brink, augustin berghofer, christoph schroterschlaack, pavan sukhdev, alexandra vakrou.
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