Cabinet approves MoU between USA and India to enhance cooperation in wildlife conservation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has
given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between United States of America and India to enhance cooperation in the
field of wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking.
With the approval, India will benefit from the expertise of the US
Institutions in the field of wildlife conservation and management of
wildlife areas and in combating illegal trade of wildlife and their
derivatives.
Background:
India and the United States of America are endowed with rich
biodiversity and natural heritage and have established a network of
Protected Areas in their respective territories. As there is scope for
both the countries to share professional expertise to address priority
wildlife conservation concerns, the MoU would provide a convenient
platform for collaboration. The MoU seeks cooperation between the two
countries in the following areas:
a. Wildlife Forensics and Conservation Genetics: Useful in species
conservation efforts and better scientific evidence collection in wild
life crimes leading to better enforcement.
b. Natural World Heritage Conservation: Facilitating the institutional
capacity of the existing UNESCO Category -2 - centre at Wildlife
Institute of India.
Nature Interpretation and Conservation Awareness: Use of information
technology in strengthening interface of forest managers with the people
for sensitising people, especially the youth and children in
understanding complex issues of conservation of biological diversity.
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(Release ID :145873)
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