Para 3.19.18 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.19.18 The Ministry is the nodal agency in the country for implementation of the initiatives taken by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme. It also functions as the nodal agency for participation in international agreements relating to the environment such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Vienna Convention for Protection of the Ozone Layer, the Montreal Protocol, Basel Conventions on Biological Diversity and Climate Change, etc. The Ministry also handles bilateral cooperation, matters relating to regional bodies such as SAARC, ESCAP, etc.
What This Means
The Ministry of Environment and Forests serves as India's nodal agency for implementing international environmental agreements and programmes, including those under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme. It is responsible for international conventions like CITES (endangered species trade), the Vienna Convention (ozone layer), the Montreal Protocol, Basel Convention, and conventions on Biological Diversity and Climate Change. The Ministry also handles bilateral cooperation and engagement with regional bodies like SAARC and ESCAP.
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Key Points
- 1Ministry is India's nodal agency for UNEP and South Asia environmental cooperation
- 2Handles major conventions: CITES, Vienna, Montreal Protocol, Basel, Biodiversity, Climate Change
- 3Manages bilateral environmental cooperation with other countries
- 4Engages with regional bodies like SAARC and ESCAP
- 5Coordinates implementation of India's international environmental commitments
Practical Example
During an audit, the team examines India's compliance with the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. They find that while India has phased out most controlled substances on schedule, reporting to the UNEP Ozone Secretariat was delayed by over a year for two consecutive reporting periods, potentially affecting India's standing under the Protocol.
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