Understanding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023
In recent legislative developments, the President has assented the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023 (“Bill”), amending the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (“Act”). This bill aims to strike a delicate balance between promoting innovation, streamlining processes, and safeguarding the nation’s rich biological diversity. The amendments introduced by this Bill are significant and will have far-reaching effects … Continue reading Understanding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Read more »The Nagoya Protocol – Convention on Biological Diversity
A new international treaty named the “Nagoya Protocol” will be giving some relief to India and other developing countries. The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources with an objective of ensuring access of genetic resources to the signatory countries and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefit to the local community and signatory country that … Continue reading The Nagoya Protocol – Convention on Biological Diversity
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