Sustainable Utilization of Biodiversity: Legal Perspectives on Human Welfare and Intellectual Property

Biodiversity, encompassing both biological and zoological diversity Biodiversity is crucial for sustaining ecosystems and ensuring human welfare, with India, as a mega-diverse nation, holding 7-8% of the world’s recorded species. Despite its importance and the traditional practices emphasizing sustainable use, biodiversity faces significant threats from climate change and human activities. This study explores the potentials of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) to protect biodiversity while encouraging innovation in sustainable practices, with a focus on India. By examining the association among biodiversity, sustainable use, human welfare, and IPR, this research aims to contribute to the discourse on conservation in the context of globalization. The finding highlight Interconnection between IPR and Biodiversity, Impact of Globalization, Role of Traditional Knowledge, Legal Gaps, Opportunities Innovative for solutions for Sustainable use.