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Biodiversity Act, 2015.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Genetic resources Plant variety Wild fauna Wild flora Biotechnology Authorization/permit Offences/penalties International agreement-implementation Access and benefit-sharing Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act implements principles and relevant provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The purposes of this Act is to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biochemical and genetic resources as well as the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization.

Full text
English/Dzongkha
Website
oag.gov.bt