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Headquartered in [[Chennai, India]], it acts as a facilitating, regulating and advisory body to the Government of India "on issues of [[conservation in India|conservation]], sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources."<ref>{{cite news|title=About us| url=http://nbaindia.org/content/22/2/2/aboutnba.html|publisher=NBA website}}</ref><ref name=iv>{{cite web |title=CHAPTER - IV: Functions and Powers of the National Biodiversity Authority |url=http://www.moef.nic.in/divisions/biodiv/act/chap4-18.htm |date= |publisher=Ministry of Environment and Forests |accessdate=}}</ref> Additionally, it advises State Governments in identifying the areas of [[biodiversity]] importance ([[biodiversity hotspot]]s) as heritage sites. |
Headquartered in [[Chennai, India]], it acts as a facilitating, regulating and advisory body to the Government of India "on issues of [[conservation in India|conservation]], sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources."<ref>{{cite news|title=About us| url=http://nbaindia.org/content/22/2/2/aboutnba.html|publisher=NBA website}}</ref><ref name=iv>{{cite web |title=CHAPTER - IV: Functions and Powers of the National Biodiversity Authority |url=http://www.moef.nic.in/divisions/biodiv/act/chap4-18.htm |date= |publisher=Ministry of Environment and Forests |accessdate= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204073837/http://www.moef.nic.in/divisions/biodiv/act/chap4-18.htm |archivedate=4 December 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Additionally, it advises State Governments in identifying the areas of [[biodiversity]] importance ([[biodiversity hotspot]]s) as heritage sites. |
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In 2012, NBA organised the first ever National Biodiversity Congress (NBC), held at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala. On this occasion, National Biodiversity Students' Congress was also held <ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala to host India's first National Biodiversity Congress |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/kerala-to-host-india-s-first-national-biodiversity-congress-277852 |publisher= NDTV|date= 10 October 2012 |accessdate=7 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=National Biodiversity Authority to issue guidelines |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/national-biodiversity-authority-to-issue-guidelines/article4265041.ece |publisher=The Hindu |date=2 January 2013 |accessdate=}}</ref> |
In 2012, NBA organised the first ever National Biodiversity Congress (NBC), held at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala. On this occasion, National Biodiversity Students' Congress was also held <ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala to host India's first National Biodiversity Congress |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/kerala-to-host-india-s-first-national-biodiversity-congress-277852 |publisher= NDTV|date= 10 October 2012 |accessdate=7 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=National Biodiversity Authority to issue guidelines |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/national-biodiversity-authority-to-issue-guidelines/article4265041.ece |publisher=The Hindu |date=2 January 2013 |accessdate=}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:08, 13 February 2018
| Abbreviation | NBA |
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| Formation | 1 October 2003 [1] |
| Type | Government agency |
| Purpose | Implementation of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 |
| Location | |
Region served | India |
Chairman | Hem Pande |
Parent organisation | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India |
| Website | nbaindia |
| Wildlife of India |
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India established in 2003 to implement the provisions under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, after India signed Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1992.[1]
Overview
Headquartered in Chennai, India, it acts as a facilitating, regulating and advisory body to the Government of India "on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources."[2][3] Additionally, it advises State Governments in identifying the areas of biodiversity importance (biodiversity hotspots) as heritage sites.
In 2012, NBA organised the first ever National Biodiversity Congress (NBC), held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. On this occasion, National Biodiversity Students' Congress was also held [4][5]
Since its establishment, NBA has supported creation of SBBs in 28 States and, facilitated establishment of around 31,574 BMCs.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Biological Diversity Act 2002 and establishment of National Biodiversity Authority ,Chennai". Ministry of Environment and Forests. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "About us". NBA website.
- ^ a b "CHAPTER - IV: Functions and Powers of the National Biodiversity Authority". Ministry of Environment and Forests. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kerala to host India's first National Biodiversity Congress". NDTV. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "National Biodiversity Authority to issue guidelines". The Hindu. 2 January 2013.
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