India has recently updated its National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) at Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Which one of the following is the aim of updated NBSAP? |ForumIAS

Q. India has recently updated its National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) at Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Which one of the following is the aim of updated NBSAP?

[A] It sets a target to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve complete ecological restoration by 2040 through a "Government-Led" and "Expert-Driven" approach.

[B] It aims at increasing forest cover by 10% by 2030.

[C] It focuses primarily on marine biodiversity, with limited emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems.

[D] It aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve harmony with nature by 2050 through a “Whole-of-Government” and “Whole-of-Society” approach.

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation – India’s updated NBSAP aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve harmony with nature by 2050 through a “Whole-of-Government” and “Whole-of-Society” approach. It seeks to address biodiversity loss by 2030 and promote sustainable living in harmony with nature by 2050, in line with the global Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Source: The Hindu

Q. India has recently updated its National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) at Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Which one of the following is the aim of updated NBSAP?

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