Only 15% of ‘important’ conservation areas protected in India

Only 15% of ‘important’ conservation areas protected in India

India needs a biodiversity strategy that includes conserving places where people and wildlife coexist, says a new study. Only 15% of India’s most important conservation areas are covered by protected areas, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability recommends. The study entitled “Prioritizing India’s landscapes for biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being” has … Read more

#Explained: Proposed amendments to the Biodiversity Act 

biodiversity amendment act

Biodiversity Act Amendments: The modifications to The Biodiversity Act (2002) that the Union Government proposed in December 2021 drew criticism from field experts. The amendments promote commercial exploitation of the nation’s biodiversity resources, then focusing on its conservation. Taking the criticism into account, the government sent the Bill for additional consideration to a Joint Parliamentary Committee … Read more