This paper looks at the progress made in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in the eight countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region using the national reports to the CBD as the primary source.

Statement by India at the Ministerial Roundtable during CSD-19 on the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Development.
 

CITES parties and national biodiversity strategies and action plans under the Convention on Biological Diversity – A Draft Guide.

The Union Cabinet's Committee on Infrastructure on Wednesday approved the rollout of the e-district mission mode project in all 640 districts of the country, including the 41 districts where pilot projects of the scheme have been initiated.

The project is part of the national e-governance plan approved by the Centre in 2006 to make all government services accessible to the common man in his loc

The Japanese Satoumi concept of managing coastal resources
depends crucially on the bottom-up involvement of local communities.

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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)1 is one of the most important treaties in the history of humanity as it deals with the infinitely complex but fragile diversity of life on earth. Regulating access to genetic resources and equitable sharing of commercial benefits of biodiversity has been the most contentious issue in the negotiations under CBD.

This paper examines the legal framework of Protected Areas (PAs) in Nepal - that includes several types and categories of PAs such as national parks, wildlife reserves, conservation areas and buffer zones.

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has published a report on incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This report is the final output of the third international workshop on incentive measures held in Paris, France, from 6-8 October 2009.

Rajashree Sharma

Almost all environmental and social issues have an economic component. Sustainable development is the key to balancing the needs of the ecosystem against man

MC to knock international agencies

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