National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register Launched
People’s Biodiversity Register: The People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) refers to a comprehensive documentation of local biodiversity in a specific area, created with the active participation and knowledge of local communities. It is a tool for the conservation and sustainable management of biological resources at the grassroots level. People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) is also important for UPSC Prelims Exam and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 3- Environment and Ecology).
Recently, the National Campaign for Updation and Verification of the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was inaugurated in Goa, representing a notable milestone in the documentation and conservation of India’s abundant biological diversity.
National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in association with the Goa State Biodiversity Board, the National Biodiversity Authority, and the Government of Goa, witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries.
The People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of various aspects of biodiversity, including the conservation of habitats, preservation of land races, folk varieties and cultivars, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals, micro-organisms, and the accumulation of knowledge related to the area’s biological diversity.
The People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) has the following key objectives-
The People’s Biodiversity Register revolves around promoting biodiversity conservation, recognizing traditional knowledge, empowering local communities, and providing a foundation for evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation.
Climate Change on Wildlife: A Threat to Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) is a comprehensive document that records and catalogs the biodiversity present in a specific area, incorporating the knowledge and inputs of local communities.
The PBR is important because it serves as a valuable tool for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It helps in documenting and preserving local biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and community practices related to the sustainable use of biological resources.
The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) have been constituted by the local bodies in the States and Union Territories and are entrusted with preparation of the People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), in consultation with local communities.
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