India has taken a leading role in the global issuance of Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol, accounting for 60% of all certificates issued worldwide. This achievement, highlighted in a report by the environment ministry, reflects India's commitment to the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, which aims to ensure fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources and traditional knowledge. In total, India issued 3,556 IRCCs, significantly contributing to the monitoring and equitable sharing of biological resources. The ABS mechanism has generated ₹263 crore, with ₹145 crore allocated to beneficiaries, including local communities and Biodiversity Management Committees. The report also noted that only 34 countries have issued IRCCs, with India leading ahead of France and Spain. On the International Day for Biological Diversity, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav stressed the need for community involvement in conservation and highlighted the progress made in India's biodiversity initiatives, including the strengthening of its conservation network and alignment with global biodiversity targets.