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| India’s NBSAP 2030: Leading the Momentum to Integrate Biodiversity into Society and Economy |
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| At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in 2022 at Kunming and Montreal, countries reached a historic consensus with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), often referred to as the “Paris Agreement for Nature.” The framework's goal is to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. As part of this commitment, nations agreed to submit updated National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) by COP16 in October 2024. |
| Neglected Ecological and Human Health Risks of Veterinary Drug Use in Livestock: A Call for One Health |
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| Livestock plays an integral role in traditional farming agroecosystems in India, being essential to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. It serves as a source of income, fertiliser, and food. While drugs such as antibiotics and antiparasitics are essential to livestock health and welfare, their use must be approached with caution. Alongside their benefits, there is a largely neglected concern: the human health and environmental risks that arise when these drugs are used carelessly. |
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| YouTube Playlist: Voices from the Wetlands |
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| Wetlands are critical for sustaining biodiversity, yet their vast ecosystem services, cultural significance and the reliance of local communities often go under-documented. To bridge this gap, 55 local community members from four Ramsar Sites—Pong Dam and Renuka Ji lake in Himachal Pradesh, Point Calimere in Tamil Nadu and Bhitarkanika in Odisha were trained in videography and video editing, empowering them to tell their own stories. This series features eight videos created by the community members, showcasing the unique relationships they have with wetlands. |
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Updates from the Projects |
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| © develoPPP Spices Project |
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Accessible Guides for Sustainable Spice Cultivation and Practices
Smallholder spice farmers are at the heart of sustainable agricultural practices, yet they face challenges in adopting environment-friendly methods. |
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Strengthening Sustainable Landscape Approaches: Balancing Competing Land Uses for Ecosystem Conservation
Addressing agriculture, forestry, biodiversity and poverty separately leads to conflicts over resources. A more integrated approach is needed to manage competing interests, recognise trade-offs and to address inequalities. |
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Celebrating the Final Chapter of the Wetlands for LiFE Film Festival: A Legacy of Inspiring Action for Our Wetlands
The festival used visual storytelling to showcase India’s wetlands and underscore their importance in sustaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods and enriching ecosystems. |
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Old Publication for New Perspective |
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One Health: A Sustainable Solution for a Healthier Planet
One Health is an integrated approach aiming to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognises the interdependence of human, animal, plant and environmental health. |
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Important Days and Events |
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in partnership with GIZ India is implementing the Indo-German Biodiversity Programme (IGBP).
Commissioned in India on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the programme addresses the challenges of biodiversity conservation in four projects:
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