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Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS)

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Environment Context: India has emerged as the global leader in biodiversity compliance, issuing 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs), which accounts for over 56% of the total certificates issued worldwide under the Nagoya Protocol. About Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS): What it is? The Nagoya Protocol is …

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Global Environment Facility

Source:  UNEP Subject:  International Organisation Context: The Global Environment Facility has approved US$52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme–led projects at its 70th Council meeting. About Global Environment Facility (GEF): What it is? The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral environmental financing mechanism that provides grants and blended finance to developing countries and …

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Discuss the role of the Convention on Biological Diversity in global conservation efforts. Analyse why biodiversity loss persists despite international commitments.

Topic: International Conventions, Laws, Summits, NGO’s and measures Q6. Discuss the role of the Convention on Biological Diversity in global conservation efforts. Analyse why biodiversity loss persists despite international commitments. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Biodiversity decline continues at an alarming pace despite nearly universal participation in international environmental treaties, …

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Erivan Anomalous Blue

Source:  DTE Subject:  Environment Context: Armenia has unveiled the official logo of COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), featuring the Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis), a rare endemic butterfly. About Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis): What it is? Polyommatus eriwanensis, commonly known as the Erivan Anomalous Blue, is a blue butterfly species endemic …

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Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: The “Kunming Declaration” was adopted by over 100 countries in the ongoing virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD).   Theme of the COP-15: “Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on …

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