- A People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) is a comprehensive document that records the biodiversity of a specific area, including details about local ecosystems, landscapes, species, and traditional knowledge.
- Kerala was the first state in India to publish PBRs for all its local bodies, setting an example for other states to follow.
- It’s created with the active participation of local communities and mandated under The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, enacted by the Government of India, aims to conserve biological resources and ensure equitable benefit-sharing.
- It establishes mechanisms like People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) regulates resource access nationwide.
- Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) oversee PBRs locally, while State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) coordinate state-level conservation efforts and strategies.
Dig Deeper: Read about Nagoya and Cartagena Protocols.
