Centre Launches 5-Year Biodiversity Governance Project

On 26th April 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched a five-year biodiversity governance project to strengthen grassroots conservation.

Key Points

Project Title: “Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments.”
Project Overview:
- Duration: 2025-2030.
- Grant: Over $4.88 million.
- Focus on grassroots biodiversity governance.
Implementation Partners:
- Government of India.
- Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Geographic Coverage:
- Tamil Nadu: Sathyamangalam landscape.
- Includes Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
- Meghalaya: Garo Hills region.
- Covers Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Balpakram National Park, and Siju Wildlife Sanctuary.
Core Objectives:
- Integrate biodiversity into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs).
- Empower local communities and institutions.
- Promote innovative biodiversity financing.
Policy Alignment:
- Supports National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
- Aligns with global 30×30 biodiversity target.
- Supports Paris Agreement climate commitments.
State Relevance: Linked with Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya vision documents.