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India’s Green Pathway: From Conservation to Climate Action

Kumari Sonali

India’s Green Pathway: From Conservation to Climate Action

India’s evolving environmental strategy, highlighted in its “Green Pathway” approach, reflects a shift from conservation to integrated climate action. Amid rising climate challenges, India is aligning biodiversity protection with economic growth and sustainability.

  • The country is also emerging as a key global voice on climate justice and sustainable development.
    How is India Advancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development?
  • Despite occupying only 2.4% of the global land area, India hosts about 8% of the world’s recorded species (over 96,000 animal and 47,000 plant species).
  • Conservation is governed by the Biological Diversity Act (2002), aligning with the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
  • NBSAP 2024–2030: Launched at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) – COP 16 (Saudi Arabia) the updated National
  • Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, with a vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050.
  • The roadmap targets ecosystem restoration, species recovery, wetland/coastal conservation, and stronger governance through local and national biodiversity committees.