India’s 7th National Report to CBD: Progress, Challenges, and the Road to 2030
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India has submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), showcasing a 52% increase in its protected area network over the last decade. While the report highlights successes in tiger conservation and forest cover, it warns that land degradation and climate change pose significant hurdles to achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets by 2030.
India recently submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), providing a comprehensive update on its progress toward biodiversity conservation. The report is a critical document as it aligns India’s national efforts with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), which aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
A standout achievement highlighted in the report is the expansion of India’s Protected Area (PA) network, which has grown by approximately 52% over the last decade. This network now encompasses over 1,000 sites, including National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Conservation Reserves. The report also underscores the success of flagship conservation programs, noting a steady rise in the populations of tigers, Asiatic lions, and leopards. Furthermore, India’s forest and tree cover has seen a marginal but consistent increase, contributing to carbon sequestration goals and climate resilience.
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