India submitted its compliance report to the Convention on Biological Diversity demonstrating how the country manages access to genetic resources.
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Tiny Sesame-Seed-Sized Sea Slug Discovered in Taiwan Is a New Species
Marine biologists identified a previously unknown nudibranch species living in Taiwan’s coastal waters measuring smaller than a sesame seed.
India’s Nagoya Protocol Report Shows Leadership in Biodiversity Conservation and Benefit Sharing
The government submitted India’s first comprehensive report to the CBD on compliance with access and benefit-sharing rules for biological resources.
India Releases Its First Report on the Nagoya Protocol Showcasing Biodiversity Leadership
The government published its first compliance report under the international protocol governing access to biological resources and benefit sharing.
Scientists Discover Himalayan Pit Viper Was Actually Five Separate Species for 160 Years
Researchers studying Himalayan venomous snakes used genetic analysis to reveal that what scientists believed was a single species is actually five distinct species that went unrecognised for over 160 years.
Chhattisgarh’s Kopra Reservoir Recognised for Wildlife Conservation Efforts
New conservation reports highlighted the ecological significance of the Kopra Reservoir in Chhattisgarh recognising it as an important biodiversity zone requiring active protection.