India's Updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Unveiled at UN Conference
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| Why in News | India unveiled its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, committing to protect 30% of its terrestrial, inland water, and coastal marine areas by 2030. |
| Global Alignment | The 30% protection target aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), aiming for global conservation of 30% of land and ocean areas by 2030. |
| Financial Commitment | India spent approximately ₹32,200 crore on biodiversity protection (2017-2022) and projects an annual expenditure of ₹81,664.88 crore through 2029-2030. |
| Main Themes in NBSAP | 1) Reducing Threats to Biodiversity (addressing land use changes, pollution, climate change, etc.)2) Meeting People's Needs through Sustainable Use (sustainable management of agriculture, fisheries, forests)3) Tools and Solutions for Implementation (integration into development goals, public engagement). |
| Community Involvement | The NBSAP emphasizes the role of rural and indigenous communities in biodiversity conservation, ensuring inclusive and sustainable initiatives. |
| Restoration Goals | India aims to restore at least 30% of degraded terrestrial, inland water, coastal, and marine ecosystems by 2030. |
| Waste and Consumption | Target 16 addresses overconsumption and waste generation as contributors to biodiversity loss, with India's Mission Life promoting sustainable lifestyles. |
| Historical Context | India, a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity since 1994, is a megadiverse country, hosting 7-8% of global species within 2.4% of the world's land area. |