India Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) Report

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India Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Based on technical consultations and guided by the BIOFIN Workbook, a customized methodology has been developed in India for assessing the current and projected levels of biodiversity-attributable expenditures in the country and to assess financial needs for implementing the NBAP. As a result of research, analysis and a wide range of consultations and validation exercises, the BER process in India has mapped 116 schemes of 24 central line ministries and 29 departments having varied degree of relevance with biodiversity.

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