Convention on Biological Diversity — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in achieving its three core objectives since its inception. What are the major challenges and how does the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework seek to address them?

Discuss India's legislative and institutional framework for implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). How effectively has India addressed the challenge of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) and protection of traditional knowledge?

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) is often seen as the 'Paris Agreement for Nature'. Elaborate on this comparison, highlighting the key similarities and differences in their approach to global environmental challenges.