State Governments in Biodiversity Conservation

 Arunachal Pradesh Unveils State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP): A People's Plan

Arunachal Pradesh has released its State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP), marking the first such plan to incorporate district-level action plans in alignment with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

The KMGBF, adopted during COP-15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), outlines 23 action-oriented global targets for urgent action, aiming for completion by 2030.

Role of State Governments in Biodiversity Conservation:

• Natural Mainstreamers: State governments are in a unique position to adapt global biodiversity goals to local contexts.
• Local Knowledge and Experience: They can share valuable lessons learned from on-the-ground experiences with higher levels of governance.
• Understanding Ground Realities: States are best equipped to understand and address the specific constraints that hinder systemic change within their regions.
• Robust Monitoring and Reporting: Local-level monitoring and reporting can be more effective in ensuring progress.

Initiatives Promoting State Government Participation in Biodiversity Conservation:

• Global:
  • The Plan of Action on Subnational Governments, Cities, and Other Local Authorities for Biodiversity (2021-2030), under CBD.
  • IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has introduced a new membership category for local governments.
• India: The updated NBSAP (2024-2030) establishes a three-tier institutional framework, consisting of the National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards, and local Biodiversity Management Committees.

Under Article 6 of the CBD, all parties are required to prepare NBSAPs.

Case Studies:

• Hornbill Nest Adoption Initiative in Pakke Tiger Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh)
• Biodiversity Strategy 2020 of Aichi, Japan, which focuses on the "creation of ecological networks," among other goals.

This strategic plan positions Arunachal Pradesh as a leader in integrating local and global biodiversity efforts, promoting conservation and sustainable management across the region.

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