MoU between USA and India to enhance cooperation in wildlife conservation June 1

• MoU between United States of America and India to enhance cooperation in the field of wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking

Benefits 

• India will benefit from the expertise of the US Institutions in the field of: 

1. wildlife conservation
2. management of wildlife areas
3. in combating illegal trade of wildlife and their derivatives

Initiative : 

• India and the United States of America are endowed with rich biodiversity and natural heritage
• Have established a network of Protected Areas in their respective territories. 
• The MoU would provide a convenient platform for collaboration. 

MoU seeks cooperation between the two countries in the following areas:

1. Wildlife Forensics and Conservation Genetics: Useful in species conservation efforts and better scientific evidence collection in wild life crimes leading to better enforcement.
2. Natural World Heritage Conservation: Facilitating the institutional capacity of the existing UNESCO Category -2 - centre at Wildlife Institute of India.
3. Nature Interpretation and Conservation Awareness: Use of information technology in strengthening interface of forest managers with the people for sensitising people, especially the youth and children in understanding complex issues of conservation of biological diversity