Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav released four key publications at a side event during the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Yerevan, Armenia. The event was organised by the Ministry in partnership with the National Biodiversity Authority and the United Nations Development Programme.
The newly released publications include Guidelines for the Designation of India’s Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (I-OECMs) 2026, the 5th National Report on Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, The Convention on Biological Diversity Handbook: Reference Guide and Indian Perspective, and a book titled India’s ABS Success Story.
Speaking at the event, the Minister emphasised the translation of global biodiversity commitments into effective implementation, sustainable financing, and international cooperation. He highlighted India’s focus on linking environmental protection with people’s livelihoods and the principle of Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE).
What it means
- Four publications were released, including guidelines for OECMs, the 5th National Report on the Cartagena Protocol, a CBD handbook, and a book on India's ABS success.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “India releases Four Key Publications on Biodiversity Conservation, Biosafety and Access and Benefit Sharing at CBD COP-17, in Yerevan, Armenia”. Read the original release.
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