International Concerns For Protection And Conservation Of Wetlands And Legislative Developments In India
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Pradip Kumar Das, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Law, University of Gour Banga, Malda
ABSTRACT
Wetlands constitute a vital component of the global ecological system and hold significant importance not only from an environmental perspective but also in terms of economic value. However, their importance has been recognized only in recent times. Prior to the Ramsar Convention, there was no comprehensive international agreement through which a majority of nations collectively committed to the conservation and protection of wetlands worldwide.
India, being a signatory to this Convention, has undertaken several legislative and policy measures to ensure the preservation of wetlands. The country has consistently shown concern towards environmental protection, which inherently includes the conservation of wetland ecosystems. Following the Convention, numerous legal developments have taken place in India in this regard.
This paper aims to provide a brief analysis of the Ramsar Convention held in Iran in 1971, along with an examination of the legislative steps adopted by the Government of India thereafter. It also seeks to explore the constitutional provisions relating to environmental protection and ecological conservation.
