Workshop on Biodiversity Laws in India @Bennett University, Noida [April 25-26]: Register by April 15

About the Organizer:

Centre for Law Technology and Innovations, School of Law, Bennett University in collaboration with National Law School of India University, Bengaluru and funded by UNDP-GEF (GLOBAL ABS PROJECT) titled “Strengthening Human Resources, Legal Frameworks and Institutional Capacities to implement the Nagoya Protocol”.

This project aims to develop the information, education, communication and training amongst the different stakeholders in the implementation of Biodiversity Laws in India.

About the Conference:

This workshop is being organised with the objectives to increase legal awareness in Conservation of Biodiversity and Access and Benefit Sharing, to enhance discourse on legal and scientific research in the field of Biodiversity, and to assess the implementation of Biological Diversity Act and ABS provisions in the State of Uttar Pradesh.

The workshop will provide an international domestic understanding of policy, law and institutional framework of conservation of Biodiversity and Access and Benefit Sharing.

Eligibility:

Minimum qualification Graduate:

• Environment Engineers
• Environment Scientists
• Practicing Lawyers with interest in Environment and Biodiversity Laws
• Researchers
• Members of Academia
• Members from the Industry dealing in Environment Compliance.

Themes:

Biodiversity Laws

Sub-Themes:

• Biological Diversity in India
• International Efforts in Conservation of Biological Diversity
• Policy and Law Relating to Biological Diversity in India
• Institutional Framework under Biological Diversity Act
• Intellectual Property and Biodiversity
• Access and Benefit Sharing Regime
• Other Emerging Issues

Location:

Bennett University, Plot Nos 8-11,

TechZone II, Greater Noida, UP.

Registration Procedure:

To register, cick here.

Fee Details: NO FEE. The workshop is sponsored by UNDP.

The workshop has limited seating for 60 persons (The university reserves the right to select the participation of members in case the application received goes beyond 60.

All selected participants shall be intimated of the final decision of the organizers thereupon.

Deadlines:

Register before April 15, 2019.

Travel Allowance

Subject to submission of original receipts, the participants shall be entitled to travel allowance up to the maximum of Rs. 600/- for supporting their travel to attend the Workshop.

Accommodation

University has a limited facility for paid accommodation on sharing basis and upon request, the institute shall facilitate accommodation to the participants. This is purely based on availability and timely communication to the organizers.

Contact Info:

Praveen Tripathi, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Bennett University;

e-mail: praveen.tripathi@bennett.edu.in

Mob: +919743546709

For the brochure, 

For full details, click here.