The act provides for the management and conservation of south africas biodiversity within the framework of the national environmental management act, 1998. Certain persons not to undertake biodiversity related activities without approval of national biodiversity authority. Regulates the taking of fauna native animals on all lands and waters, the. On 1 january 2019, the biodiversity conservation act 2016 and biodiversity. Biodiversity certification under the threatened species conservation act 1995 the biodiversity conservation act 2016 and the biodiversity offsets scheme replaces the threatened species conservation act 1995, but savings and transitional arrangements are in place for biodiversity certification applicants under the former legislation and policy. Apr 05, 2018 the act provides for the management and conservation of south africas biodiversity within the framework of the national environmental management act, 1998. States not having water pollution boards were required to set up air pollution boards. The biodiversity conservation act 2016, as enacted in 2017, requires proposed development to be rigorously assessed in relation to potential impacts on biodiversity. Jul 02, 2018 additionally, laws protecting specific species like the usas endangered species act helps protect animals that have already been impacted 4. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. Biodiversity conservation act and regulations department of.
The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. Biodiversity conservation plans for a rainforest will be different from plans for a grassland or a swamp. South africas policy and legislative framework for biodiversity is well developed, providing a strong basis for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Biodiversity certification under the threatened species. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the. Through the conservation of biodiversity and the survival of many species and habitats which are threatened due to human activities can be ensured. The biological diversity act, 2002 is an act of the parliament of india for preservation of biological diversity in india, and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 nsw legislation. May 08, 2019 the act provides for setting up of a national biodiversity authority nba, state biodiversity boards sbbs and biodiversity management committees bmcs in local bodies. Conservation is the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and natural resources such as forests and water. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 nsw legislation. Major differences between the biodiversity conservation act 2016 and the wildlife conservation act 1950 and, as relevant, the sandalwood act 1929 1. Biodiversity conservation biodiversity underpins all ecosystems and their services this ecowheel image shows natural resources provided by biodiversity, the benefits and beneficiaries, and drivers of change.
There are different approaches involving different groups of people. Part 6 of the act sets out requirements for a biodiversity offset scheme, which is intended to maintain sustainable levels of flora and fauna by. A table summarising the differences between the biodiversity conservation act, wildlife conservation act and sandalwood act can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Biodiversity conservation in nepal 25 years of achievements on biodiversity conservation in nepal government of nepal ministry of forests and environment. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Pdf the loss of biological diversity is a global crisis. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. Protecting habitats before they have been altered is the best form on biodiversity conservation and is most successfully implemented by government regulations. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download.
Usaid helps vietnam protect its globally significant biodiversity by safeguarding a future for unique and endangered species that are currently threatened, by land use change, intense poaching and wildlife crime. Great barrier reef marine park amendment authority governance and other matters act 2018 environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 superseded. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. I am immensely grateful to jean fanfan, marielena gutti and valerie hickey, who carried out the research and analysis of the bank portfolio, and. Biodiversity legislation nsw environment, energy and science. The air acts framework is similar to that of the water act of 1974. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 disclaimer the views and opinions contained in this document are not necessarily those of the australian government. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the australian governments environmental legislation. Promotes conservation of marine ecosystems and the responsible.
The biodiversity collaborative group has completed its report to the government as required by the terms of reference. Agricultural produce grading and marketing act,1937. Pdf the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous. Biodiversity conservation is an essential component of achieving sustainable, resilient development as well as a global public good. Conservation act 1993, the government of nepal has been providing 3050% of the annual revenue generated from the protected. Archived pdf from the original on 20 september 2016. The scope of biodiversity and conservation is wide and multidisciplinary, and embraces all lifeforms. 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. Acts authorised by biodiversity conservation licence. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 summary table pdf 42kb.
May 07, 2019 the air acts framework is similar to that of the water act of 1974. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. South africa is one of the few countries in the world to have a biodiversity act and a national biodiversity institute. The act provides for setting up of a national biodiversity authority nba, state biodiversity boards sbbs and biodiversity management committees bmcs in local bodies.
Biodiversity conservation act and regulations department. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the. Western australian legislation biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 nsw contents page 2.
Pdf why the environment protection and biodiversity conservation. The purpose of the national biodiversity strategy is to promote the conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable use by placing biodiversity at the centre of national planning, development and extending the scope of the strategy to include the protection, restoration, sustainable use, equitable sharing, an systematic monitoring. Key advances comparison with wildlife conservation act. Chairperson means the chairperson of the national biodiversity authority or, as. Biodiversity act of 2004 aims at providing a regulatory framework to protect south africas valuable species, ecosystems and. Various india acts related to biodiversity conservation. Conservation mechanisms there is more than one way to conserve biodiversity. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. Pdf key concepts of the environment protection and biodiversity. Led to the establishment of the environmental investment fund of namibia, which provides financial and technical support to activities conserving and sustainably utilizing the countrys biodiversity. Ministry of law and justice national biodiversity authority. The ecosystem services of biodiversity is maintained through formation and protection of soil, conservation and purification of water, maintaining hydrological cycles, regulation of biochemical. Biodiversity act, 2004 english text signed by the president.
Biodiversity act, 2002 came into existence much later than the other existing laws on environment such as the indian forest act, 1927, wildlife protection act, 1972, environment protection act, 1986 etc. Biodiversity act of 2004 aims at providing a regulatory framework to protect south africas valuable species, ecosystems and its entire. The act was enacted to meet the obligations under convention on biological diversity cbd, to which india is a party. The biodiversity conservation and land management reforms repeal several existing acts, in particular the native vegetation act 2003, threatened species conservation act 1995 and the nature conservation trust act 2001. Comparison topic wildlife conservation act biodiversity conservation act scope of the act regulates the taking of fauna native animals on. Federal register of legislation australian government. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 western australian legislation. Operation of the environment protection and biodiversity. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the. Chapter 5 biodiversity conservation 91 by the council of australian governments coag in 1996.
Division 6 payment into biodiversity conservation fund as alternative to retirement of biodiversity credits. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as. To provide for the management and conservation of south africas biodiversity within the framework of the national environmental management act, 1998. Meaning of biodiversity research and monitoring programpt 2. The current strategy, australias biodiversity conservation strategy 20102030, establishes a longterm, national framework for biodiversity conservation. Download this act amendments to this act national environmental management laws amendment act 14 of 20 draft amendments to this act national. Nature conservation act 2014 act legislation register.
About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. 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. Enacted on 17 july 2000, it established a range of processes to help protect. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. The air act expanded the authority of the central and state boards established under the water act, to include air pollution control. Success in biodiversity conservation is one of the areas.
The epbc act focuses australian government interests on protecting matters of national environmental significance, with the states and territories having responsibility for matters of state and. Biodiversity management plan for albany cycad, encephalartos latifrons 24 june 2011 biodiversity management plan for black rhinoceros diceros bicornis in south africa for 2011 to 2020 25 january 20 biodiversity management plan for pelargonium sidoides 26 april 20 biodiversity management plan for the african penguin 31 october 20. Biodiversity authority, obtain any biological resource occurring in india or knowledge associated thereto for research or for commercial utilization or for biosurvey and bioutilization. As a result, remarkable achievements have been made in the field of biodiversity conservation.
Bmcs promote conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biodiversity. This is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force. Comparison topic wildlife conservation act biodiversity conservation act scope of the act regulates the taking of fauna native animals on all lands and waters, the. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 organisation of presentation 1. In this report status and methodologies for conservation of biodiversity in india have been studied. An act relating to the conservation of biodiversity. On 25 october 2018, the group provided its recommendations in the form of a draft national policy statement on indigenous biodiversity nps and a report on complementary and supporting measures to maintain biodiversity and support it to thrive. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 summary table parks and. To provide for the management and conservation of south africas biodiversity. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 5th february, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. After the adoption of united nations convention on biological diversity uncbd in 1992, nepal has continuously been working with the spirit of the convention.
This act is the biodiversity conservation act 2016. Biodiversity and conservation is an international journal that publishes articles on all aspects of biological diversityits description, analysis and conservation, and its controlled rational use by humankind. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 august 2019 the compilation date. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Development and the biodiversity conservation act 2016. State conservation areas, karst conservation reserves and regional parks are also administered under the act. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection of the australian environment, including its biodiversity and its natural and culturally significant places. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 summary table department of. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes.
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