A Quick Guide to the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
The Biological Diversity Rules 2024, released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India , introduce revised procedures, forms, and fees for approvals and registrations with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
With these changes effective from December 25, 2024, Partner...
Decoding the Amendments to the Biological Diversity Act (2023)
On 3 August 2023, India introduced significant changes to its Biological Diversity Act (BDA) 2002 through the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act 2023 (the amended Act).
Originating from the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro, the BDA aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of India’s biological resources. It also establishes a...