Highlights of the Indian Biological Diversity Regulations, 2025⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) on 29th April 2025, issued the Biological Diversity Regulations, 2025 known as the “Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits” (“Regulations”), to implement the revised Biological Diversity (BD) Act (2023) and Rules...
Biodiversity beyond borders: the 2024 WIPO Treaty and Lessons from India
Dr. Deepa K. Tiku’s article discusses the 2024 WIPO Treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge, highlighting India’s proactive measures and legal framework to protect biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
The article also examines the implications of the Treaty and...
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,...
A Quick Guide to the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has notified the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (Rules), defining the procedures to be followed while seeking approval or registering before the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The Rules will come into force effective from December 25, 2024 (from the expiry of...
Decoding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023
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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...
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,...
Revised Indian Bio diversity law aims to boost bioresource-dependent sectors
India recently amended its Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BD Act, 2002) by passing the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 after two years of consideration.
India, being rich in biodiversity had introduced the BD Act, 2002, to fulfil its obligations under the United Nations Convention on Biological...
Decoding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023
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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...