Definitions section 2 section 2 b biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources and the ecological complexes of which they are part and includes diversity within species or between species and of ecosystems. Prior intimation to state biodiversity board for obtaining biological resource for certain purposes. Policiesacts in india to safeguard biodiversity page16 4. National environmental management laws amendment act 14 of 20. Species diversity is all the different species, as well as the differences within and between different species. The biological diversity act, 2002 national biodiversity authority. Conceived as a practical tool for translating the principles of agenda 21 into reality, the convention recognizes that biological diversity is about more than plants, animals and micro. This act was enacted with the purpose to meet the obligation under the united nations. The act states its main aims as conservation, sustainable utilization and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of utilization of genetic resources. The biological diversity act, 2002 the biological diversity rules. In response to international legal developments on biological diversity bangladesh has recently developed legislation on biological diversity including a framework for governance. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 5th february, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. Convention on biological diversity preamble the contracting parties, conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic values of biological diversity and its components. Whereas india is rich in biological diversity and associated traditional and.
The center for biological diversity is a 501c3 registered charitable organization. As a presite activity, perhaps in a classroom setting, go over the background information from the biological diversity curriculum. The process of drafting the indias biological diversity act, 2002, took ten years from the time india signed the cbd in 1993. Beware of the indian biological diversity act, 2002 lexology. Parliament by law in this behalf, pay to the national biodiversity. 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. Pdf the functions of biological diversity in an age of. In line with the decision of the national cabinet on 24 march 2020, the diversity hub will be closed to the public from close of business 25.
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. The biodiversity rules are the executive orders made by the government in order to carry out the purposes of the act section 621. Neeva rani phukan, assistant professor, assamese school of humanities, krishna kanta handiqui state. Biological diversity act promulgated, state gazette no. The central government may, after due appropriation made by. After a decadelong proce ss it was expected that the outcome would be a strong legislation for the conservation of wild and domesticated diversity, and the traditional knowledge associated with it. The biological diversity act, 2002legislative department ministry. Pdf this paper summarizes the main features of indias biological diversity act 2002 bd act and its role in biodiversity conservation in the. The convention on biological diversity calls for each party to develop a national biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap to guarantee that the objectives of the convention are undertaken at all levels and in all sectors in each country article 6. Biological diversity act chapter 7 judgments legalcrystal. Full text containing the act, biological diversity act, 2002, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. Implementation of biological diversity act 2002 in india an overview 1.
This english translation of the act on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity through regulations on the use of living modified organisms has been prepared up to the revisions of act no. Penalties and punishments whoever contravenes or to abets the contravention of provisions sec 3 or sec. Ministry of law and justice national biodiversity authority. Application for intellectual property rights not to be made. The canadian biodiversity strategy was created to preserve biodiversity in canada in. Therefore, the boards ability to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Critical analysis of the biological diversity act, 2002 page19 part2 status of implementation of biological diversity act 2002 in india case studies from theory to practice. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising.
The purpose of this act is to protect biological, geological and landscape diversity and ecological processes through conservation and sustainable use, and in such a way that the environment provides a basis for human activity, culture, health and wellbeing, now and in the future, including a basis for sami culture. Genetic diversity is all the different genes contained in all the living species, including individual plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. The act received the presidential assent on february 05, 2003 and seeks to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of. The board can enhance its diversity and inclusion efforts. Section 2 c biological resources means plants, animals and microorganisms or parts thereof, their genetic material and by products excluding value added products with actual or potential use or value, but does not include. Managing the relationships of a diverse workforce and ensuring that its members communicate and get along with one another is also essential. Pdf indias biodiversity act 2002 and its role in conservation. No person, who is a citizen of india or a body corporate, association or organisation which is registered in india, shall obtain any biological resource for commercial utilisation, or bio. Biological diversity is a national asset of a country. National environmental management laws amendment bill, 2017. Rcdc implementation of biological diversity act in india.
The preservation of biological diversity depends on local efforts and global efforts. The biodiversity act was passed by the lok sabha on 2. I have just modified 2 external links on biological diversity act, 2002. Critical analysis of the biological diversity act, 2002 page19 part2. 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. Biological diversity 93 educators outline for biological diversity procedure. The biological diversity act 2002 a summary wealthy waste. The state shall establish the national ecological network nen, which purpose shall be the long term conservation of biological, geological and landscape diversity, creation of high quality conditions for wild animal breeding, preservation and. Biological diversity act, 2002 bare acts law library advocatekhoj.
Rules, 2004, national biodiversity authority 2004, 74 pp. Introduction introduced for the purpose of prevention of biological diversity in india and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. The biological diversity act 2002 is a law meant to achieve three main objectives. The first attempt to bring the biodiversity into the legal framework was made by way of the biodiversity bill 2000 which was passed by the lok sabha on. Pdf an inquiry into the biological diversity act, 2002 in light of the. Ecosystem diversity is all the different habitats, biological communities and.
The biological diversity act, 2002 18 of 2003 5th february, 2003 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. Act on the conservation and sustainable use of biological. Highlights of biological diversity act, 2002 of india. The act was enacted to meet the obligations under convention on biological diversity cbd, to which india is a party. Even so, the center for biological diversity and a broad coalition of environmental, human and civilrights. The biological diversity act aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in the republic of bulgaria. Biodiversity act 2002 and convention on bd authorstream. Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 rio earth summit, the convention on biological diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. Virtual legal assistant, query alert service and an adfree experience. Pdf india has a wellestablished access and benefit sharing mechanism under the biological diversity act, 2002. Biological diversity act 2002 pdf file bdact2002english click here. The biological diversity act 2002 is also a central act of parliament aiming to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and a fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and matter connected therewith and thereto.