On Monday, the Indian government referred the Biological Diversity Act Amendment Bill (2021) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The Bill was developed to amend certain provisions of the Biological Diversity Act (2002). India was one of the earliest countries to have a biodiversity legislation. The main purpose of enacting the Biodiversity Act was to … Continue reading [Video Explainer] What is the significance of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill and why did it face opposition?