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"India Unveils National Red List to Safeguard Its Biodiversity"
India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, a vital step towards assessing and protecting its rich biodiversity.
- At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, India unveiled its National Red List Roadmap to evaluate the conservation status of various species in the country.
- Union minister of state for environment, forest and climate change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, emphasized the importance of biodiversity and conservation biology in Indias ecological strategy.
- The initiative involves collaboration with the Botanical Survey of India and the Zoological Survey of India to enhance biodiversity documentation and threat assessment.
Why It Matters
This initiative is crucial for preserving Indias unique biodiversity, addressing environmental challenges, and aligning with global conservation efforts spearheaded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.