The biodiversity conservation and land management reforms repeal several existing acts, in particular the native vegetation act 2003, threatened species conservation act 1995 and the nature conservation trust act 2001. We note here that there is no provision for a biodiversity board for a union territory because union territories have been placed under national biodiversity authority. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for. Highlights of biological diversity act, 2002 of india. The biological diversity act 2002 the biological diversity act 2002 is a law meant to achieve three main objectives. Nevertheless, the overarching policy frameworks that guide action towards them recognize that they are inextricably linked. The main objects of the biological diversity act, 2002 are to take appropriate action for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits. It replaces the draft policy statement use of environmental offsets under the epbc act 2007. An australian perspective article pdf available in biodiversity 93 december 2011 with 442 reads how we measure. No person shall apply for any intellectual property right, by whatever name called, in or outside india for any invention based on any research or information on a biological resource obtained from india. The act, inter alia, provides for creation of protected areas for protection. Nov 29, 2017 provisions of the biodiversity act, 2002 6. 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. The department of planning, industry and environment administers the nsw biodiversity conservation act.
Ministry of law and justice national biodiversity authority. Now an array of emerging technologies in synthetic biology with conservation applications are presenting new. The biological diversity biodiversity act 2002 articles. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. General measures for conservation and sustainable use each contracting party shall, in accordance with its particular conditions and capabilities. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of. Feral animal control act 2002 with respect to hunting game animals authorised by a game. The biological diversity act 2002 is a law meant to achieve three main objectives. 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. May 08, 2019 wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. The biological diversity act 2002 mandates implementation of the act through decentralized system. Usaids global conservation funding supports both natural systems and the people whose health and livelihoods depend on them. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act.
Along with forest policy, it is fundamental to redesign the new forest act, national parks and wildlife. In fiscal year fy 2018, usaid worked in 57 countries around the world to. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. Objective of this act is to regulate the access to genetic resources and protection of biodiversity. Pdf indias biodiversity act 2002 and its role in conservation. Objectives the biological diversity act 2002 is a law meant to achieve three main objectives. The new act began on 25 august 2017 and replaces the threatened species conservation act 1995.
Biodiversity conservation has always availed itself of new technologies, from satellite imagery and global positioning systems to gene sequencing and. Linking biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. Its key provisions aimed at achieving the above are. In addition the forest conservation act, 1980 also supplement the biodiversity conservation program of the country. The act, inter alia, provides for creation of protected areas for protection of wild life and also provides for punishment for hunting of specified fauna specified in the schedules i to iv thereof. Jan 11, 2016 the biodiversity act 2002 mandates each state to notify its state biodiversity board. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes. The act of 2002, based on this plan was passed by the lok sabha on 2 nd december, 2002 and rajya sabha on 11 th december, 2002. The department of primary industries is responsible for protecting threatened fish and marine vegetation. Some policy and legal frameworks recently developed to protect the biodiversity are the. Various india acts related to biodiversity conservation. Penalties and punishments whoever contravenes or to abets the contravention of provisions sec 3 or sec. Climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the role of protected areas. Conservation of biological diversity sustainable use of its components.
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. Aug 09, 2015 the biodiversity act 2002 34892015 35. Unemployment insurance contributions act 4 of 2002 south. The unemployment insurance contributions act 4 of 2002 intends. Biodiversity act 2002 and convention on bd authorstream. The central government has enacted the wild life protection act, 1972.
Biodiversity conservation act 2016 nsw legislation. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 disclaimer the views and opinions contained in this document are not necessarily those of the australian government. The biological diversity act, 2002 the biological diversity rules. The biological diversity act, 2002 is an act of the parliament of india for preservation of. The biological diversity act 2002 mandates implementation of the act through decentralized system with the nba focusing on advice the central government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations. For conservation of wildlife and other bio resources of india two major acts have been implemented so far. This act is the biodiversity conservation act 2016. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 nsw legislation. Advise the government on conservation of biodiversity. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest.
The act covers conservation, use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in india for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of biosurvey and bioutilisation. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Indias biodiversity act 2002 and its role in conservation article pdf available in tropical ecology 501 november 2008 with 4,170 reads how we measure reads. Principles of ecologically sustainable development 2 5. Financial advisory and intermediary services act 37 of 2002. Khyber pakhtunkhwa wildlife and biodiversity protection, preservation, conservation and management act, 2015. Western australia biodiversity conservation act 2016 contents part 1 preliminary 1. Biological diversity is a national asset of a country. Biodiversity act, 2004 english text signed by the president. Biodiversity conservation has always availed itself of new technologies, from satellite imagery and global positioning systems to gene sequencing and artificial reproduction techniques. State conservation areas, karst conservation reserves and regional parks are also administered under the act.
The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 5th february, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising. Agricultural produce grading and marketing act,1937. Biodiversity conservation in india biology discussion. Pdf climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the role. Current version for 15 november 2019 to date accessed 6 may 2020. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 current version for 15 november 2019 to date accessed 6 may 2020 at 16. Biodiversity has been defined under section 2b of the act as the variability among. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 biodiversity conservation regulations 2018 part 1 preliminary 1.
Steps taken by government for biodiversity protection. The biodiversity conservation and land management reforms repeal several. Summary of biological diversity act, 2002 12 chapters 65 sections and many subsections notified notifications and rules management structure of biodiversity act a three tiered structure at the national, state and local level is envisaged. In india, several bills and action plans have been passed by the parliament for the conservation of biodiversity. The biological diversity act, 2002 govind ramnath kare college of law. 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 between. The bd act provides provisions for regulated access to biological resources by bonafide endusers for various purposes including scientific research, commercial. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 new south wales part 1 preliminary 1. Biodiversity legislation nsw environment, energy and science. 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. Provided that if a person applies for a patent, permission of the national. It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. The biological diversity act, 2002 national biodiversity authority.
An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing. These includes the the wildlife protection act, 1972 and biodiversity act, 2002. Summary of biological diversity act, 2002 12 chapters 65 sections and many subsections notified notifications and rules management structure. Citation these regulations are the biodiversity conservation regulations 2018. Indias biodiversity act 2002 and its role in conservation. In fiscal year fy 2018, usaid worked in 57 countries around the world to conserve biodiversity, leverage private sector funds, fight conservation crime, and support sustainable fisheries, all of which help partner countries build resilience and shape their futures. India enacted biological diversity act in 2002 for giving effect to the provisions of the cbd. Programs, legislation and framework nsw environment, energy. Offsets are defined as measures that compensate for the residual adverse impacts of an action on the environment.