BIODIVERSITY ACT AND ITS ALIGNMENTWITH INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES

AUTHOR – AAISHA SHABNAM, STUDENT AT LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN

BEST CITATION -AAISHA SHABNAM, BIODIVERSITY ACT AND ITS ALIGNMENTWITH INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 815-817, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

The global decline in biodiversity has necessitated both national and international efforts to conserve and sustainably manage biological resources. In this context, national legislation such as the Biodiversity Act (with reference to India’s Biological Diversity Act, 2002) plays a critical role in fulfilling a country’s commitments under various international treaties. This article examines the key provisions of the Biodiversity Act, evaluates its alignment with international conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and explores its effectiveness in promoting conservation, sustainable use, and equitable benefit-sharing. The article also highlights areas where national legislation could be strengthened to better fulfill international environmental obligations.