India Reaffirms Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation and Effective Implementation of Global Biodiversity Framework at CBD COP-17 at Yerevan, Armenia

At the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-17) in Yerevan, Armenia, India reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation and the implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. India emphasized that implementation must respect national priorities and be supported by adequate means from developed countries. The country highlighted its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan featuring 23 targets and 142 indicators, along with various domestic conservation networks like Protected Areas, Ramsar sites, and Biosphere Reserves. Furthermore, initiatives such as Mission LiFE, MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, the International Big Cat Alliance, and decentralised village-level committees were underscored as key pillars of India's environmental stewardship and multilateral cooperation.