Analysis of Wildlife Clearances 2019
Standing Committee of the NBWL considered a total of 156 proposals, out of which 68 proposals were for diversion within Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Conservation Reserves: A…
Standing Committee of the NBWL considered a total of 156 proposals, out of which 68 proposals were for diversion within Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Conservation Reserves: A…
The process of diversion of the forest for non-forestry purposes in India is governed by the Forest (Conservation)Act, 1980. The Act was promulgated by the…
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with its focus on in-situ conservation of biological diversity has laid stress on establishment of Protected Areas (PAs). India,…
India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002 which was promulgated to meet the objectives of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) mandates creation of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)…
India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 mandates that a prior approval needs to be sought from the Central Government through Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate…
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body created under India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It is a 47 member committee headed by…