New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Presenting India's national statement on October 27, Yadav emphasised the country's support for a science-based, risk-proportionate and precautionary approach to synthetic biology and biosafety. He highlighted several biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration initiatives undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, including the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Mission LiFE, Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI), Amrit Dharohar for wetland conservation and the Soil Health Card Scheme for sustainable soil management.

On October 28, Yadav held discussions with CBD COP17 President and Armenian Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosya...