The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is India’s primary legislation enacted to ensure the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of biological resources, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization. The Act gives effect to India’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, fully updated with the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023, which came into force on 1st April, 2024, introducing significant reforms to simplify compliance, promote research, and strengthen benefit-sharing mechanisms.
The volume includes the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, relevant international conventions, detailed guidelines on access to biological resources, international collaborative research, and benefit-sharing regulations. To enhance practical understanding, the book also provides schematic presentations of application processing, along with important guidelines and notifications issued by competent authorities.
This edition serves as an essential reference for environmental lawyers, policymakers, biodiversity authorities, researchers, academicians, compliance professionals, NGOs, and students of environmental law.
Key Highlights
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Bare Act with Comments
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Covers The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003)
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Updated with:
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Includes:
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The Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
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United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
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Guidelines for international collaborative research projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources or related information
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Guidelines on access to biological resources, associated knowledge, and benefit-sharing regulations, 2014
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Other related statutory material
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Along with:
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Clear, updated, and practitioner-friendly layout
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Ideal for:
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Environmental law practice
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Biodiversity governance & compliance
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Academic study, research institutions & policy formulation
