Biodiversity and Community Knowledge Protection Act.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation International agreement-implementation Biodiversity Biosphere reserves Ecosystem preservation Education Genetic resources Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Management/conservation Monitoring Research Use restrictions Data collection/reporting Institution Gender and natural resources Indigenous peoples Cultural heritage Access and benefit sharing Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Community management

Geographical area

Asia, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Act shall come into force on such date as the Government may specify by notification in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Act aims to implement the spirit, principles and relevant provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Act aims to protect the sovereign rights of the communities that have knowledge of biodiversity, and have managed, maintained, conserved, reproduced and enhanced biodiversity, genetic resources and traditional knowledge, culture and various forms of practice related to these resources. It acts to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biological and genetic resources a

Full text

English

Other references

Implements treaty

Convention on Biological Diversity

Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 5, 1992

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Institution, EIA, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Ex-situ conservation, Alien species, Financing, Education, Data collection/reporting, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Genetic resources, Biotechnology, Research, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Technology transfer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)