The new MBSAP for 2017 — 2030 is developed along the lines of the 12 National Biodiversity Targets through extensive stakeholder consultations and public outreach. Implementing the MBSAP will be a challenging task and calls for active involvement of all the stakeholders. People's participation will remain central to its successful implementation with active support of the State Biodiversity Board.

The bill seeks to facilitate fast-tracking of research, encourage the Indian system of medicine, and decriminalize certain provisions for use of traditional knowledge.

This publication contains the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the Biological Diversity Rules, 2004 that was promulgated by the Government of India. An Act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

This Access and Benefit Sharing Policy is developed to guide access to Bhutan’s genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their research and commercial utilization. It will also enable national capacity-building and contribute to the vision outlined in Bhutan 2020- A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness.

The IP Policy aims to integrate IP as a policy and strategic tool in national development plans. It foresees a coordinated and integrated development of IP system in India and the need for a holistic approach to be taken on IP legal, administrative, institutional and enforcement related matters. While DPIIT shall be the nodal point to coordinate, guide and oversee implementation and future development of IPRs in India, the responsibility for actual implementation of the plans of action will remain with the Ministries/ Departments concerned in their assigned sphere of work. Public and private sector institutions and other stakeholders, including State governments, will also be involved in the implementation process.

The central purpose of the policy is to provide a framework to guide FAO’s work where indigenous peoples are concerned. It gives information about indigenous peoples’ livelihoods, world views and concerns about development, including certain “core principles” which should be at the heart of joint activities.

This book underscores the appeal of Indigenous cultural heritage to tourists and encourages responsible, consultative tourism development while meeting the rising interest in indigenous cultures.

IFAD has updated its policy on engagement with Indigenous Peoples to work with them as equal partners, focusing on co-creating strategies and investments based on Indigenous perspectives, with the Indigenous Peoples' Forum serving as the primary engagement platform and the Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility supporting community-level initiatives alongside IFAD's financial investments

The text discusses the adoption and definition of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for addressing societal and environmental challenges, its growing popularity and criticism for potential greenwashing, as well as the Green Climate Fund's development of sector guides to guide investments in impactful areas.

The Policy Guidance to UNEP aims to better understand and build on Indigenous Peoples' rights and knowledge, ensuring their active and continuous engagement as environmental policy partners based on recommendations from the UNPFII and the UNDRIP, with regular reviews every four years.