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25/12/20 11:20 AM IST

Biodiversity Conclave

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Biodiversity Conclave was inaugurated which is one of  Sustainable Development Goals and its strategies are also the main thrust areas of many events of IISF 2020.

Aim

To bring together academicians/scientists/researchers/ students/ entrepreneurs to present their research findings and exchange innovative ideas on developing bio-diversity based bio-economy for self-reliance and global welfare.

Highlights 
  • It  showcases the rich biodiversity of India at ecosystem, species and genetic levels, the long tradition of bio-diversity conservation by traditional communities, and the country’s efforts towards mapping the distribution of biodiversity and
  • conservation of critical ecosystems and threatened species. 
  • Impact of climate change on biodiversity is one of the focus areas.
Indian biodiversity
  • It hosts biodiversity hotspots harbouring unique biodiversity particularly in the northeast region and the Western Ghats.
  • India is a home of several tribal communities which has a long history of preserving traditional knowledge and biodiversity conservation.
Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD)
  • It led to changes in administrative and legislative levels and paved the path for Biodiversity Act of India 2002.
  • Under the CBD there is a concept of equitable sharing of knowledge and benefits arising from the sustainable utilization of biodiversity.
Challenge
  • Biodiversity degradation due to deforestation, mining, climate change and other factors.
  • The conclave will do the needful to bring the common people, administration and policymakers on one platform to provide crucial outputs to conserve our invaluable biodiversity.

Source: PIB


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