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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2024)
Legal safeguards for biological diversity in India
Authors
Dr. Bhavana AK
Abstract
Safeguarding the environment is one of the
significant challenges facing the world today. The global community is making
unprecedented efforts to protect environmental rights. Climate change has
impacted every aspect of human life. It negatively influences human health and
longevity, leading to various natural disasters that are beyond human control.
Conserving biological diversity is crucial for environmental protection, which
is an invaluable right. Besides its aesthetic appeal, biological diversity is
vital for environmental stability and climate resilience. Biodiversity safeguards
ecosystems, food webs, and food security. India boasts a wealth of medicinal
plants that hold significant pharmaceutical value. Additionally, the country is
home to many rare species of animals and birds. Following the Stockholm
Declaration, environmental law in India has been rapidly advancing. The
judiciary has recognized the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental
aspect of the right to life. The Biological Diversity Act 2002 is the major
legislation to protect biodiversity in India. This paper examines the
importance of biological diversity in environmental law and the legal
acknowledgment of biodiversity in India.
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Pages:184-189
How to cite this article:
Dr. Bhavana AK "Legal safeguards for biological diversity in India". International Journal of Law, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2024, Pages 184-189
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