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African social development index (ASDI): Measuring human exclusion for structural transformation (North Africa Report)
Africa’s positive economic growth over the past two decades has shown resilience in the wake of the international crisis of 2008. However, this positive performance has not yet translated its
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding stone crushers running without consent to operate in the area of Singrauli/Sonebhadra, 20/09/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chaudhary Yashwant Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 20/09/2016 regarding stone crushers running without consent of the Uttar
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding information on sex determination online in India, 19/09/2016
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sabu Mathew George Vs Union of India & Others dated 19/09/2016 regarding information on pre-conception and/or pre-natal determination of sex
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding withdrawal of consent to operate for Chadha Papers Limited, Tehsil Bilaspur, District Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, 20/09/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chadha Papers Limited Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 20/09/2016 regarding withdrawal of consent to operate for
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions in Hindon bird sanctuary, District Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 20/09/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sushil Raghav Vs Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & Others dated 20/09/2016 regarding illegal constructions in Hindon
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding Cauvery water dispute, 21/09/2016
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Karnataka & Others Vs State of Tamil Nadu dated 20/09/2016 regarding Cauvery water dispute. Supreme Court orders for the constitution
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding running of a plastic factory in Jorabagan, Kolkata flouting pollution norms, 21/09/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Bimal Singh Karnawat & Others Vs West Bengal Pollution Control Board & Others dated 21/09/2016 regarding
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding dredging of existing navigational channel at Vasco-da-Gama, Mormugao, Goa, 02/09/2016
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Old Cross Fishing Canoe Owners Co-op Society Ltd. & Others Vs Mormugao Port Trust & Others dated 02/09/2016
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding discharge of spent-wash by Aurangabad Distillery Ltd. on the farm lands, Taluka Indapur, District Pune, Maharashtra, 14/09/2016
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Hanuman T. Rakte & Others Vs. Aurangabad Distillery Ltd. & Others dated 14/09/2016 regarding discharge of spent-wash
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Glyphosate Issue Paper: Evaluation of carcinogenic potential
Glyphosate is a non-selective, phosphonomethyl amino acid herbicide registered to control weeds in various agricultural and non-agricultural settings. The herbicide acts by inhibiting the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Ulhas river in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, 14/09/2016
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Central Pollution Control Board In Vanashakti Public Trust & Others Vs. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board &
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Municipalities' preparedness for weather hazards and response to weather warnings
he study of the management of weather-related disaster risks by municipalities has attracted little attention even though these organizations play a key role in protecting the population from extreme
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Clean India, unclean Indians beyond the Bhim Yatra
The Safai Karamchari Andolan traversed 500 districts of the country with the message "stop killing us." The participants, manual scavengers who clean dry latrines, sewers and septic tanks, are forced to
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Drought Crisis Management Plan (National) 2016
Centre’s drought crisis management plan explains that relief measures must be implemented by States with its active cooperation. The manual sets out four important measures that a State government should
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Bridging the gap: increasing coal production and sector augmentation
Investments to the tune of more than Rs 10 lakh crore would be required in coal mining and allied sectors like power, steel and cement to achieve the target of 1.5 billion tonnes of coal production by
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National Mineral Exploration Policy (Non-Fuel and Non-Coal Minerals) 2016
In a bid to attract private investments including foreign direct investment into the business of mineral exploration, the government cleared a new National Mineral Exploration Policy (NEMP). It policy allows for making the basic geoscience data, a pre-requisite for investments in the sector, to be made publicly available
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Progress achieved in restricting the marketing of high-fat, sugary and salty food and beverage products to children
In May 2010, 192 Member States endorsed Resolution WHA63.14 to restrict the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverage products high in saturated fats, trans fatty acids, free sugars and/or salt to
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Human-caused Indo-Pacific warm pool expansion
The Indo-Pacific warm pool (IPWP) has warmed and grown substantially during the past century. The IPWP is Earth’s largest region of warm sea surface temperatures (SSTs), has the highest rainfall,
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New perspectives on climate finance for cities
New report helps cities find the money they need for climate change projects. Siemens, Citi and C40 have launched a new report that highlights innovative ways in which cities can seek financing for climate-friendly
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The economic impact of floods and waterlogging on low-income households: lessons from Indore, India
As Indian cities grow, urban planners must ensure that basic infrastructure and public services are provided on a sustainable and equitable basis. Access to amenities such as water, electricity, food,
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Becoming a climate-resilient green economy: planning for climate compatible development in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has emerged as one of Africa’s champions in responding to the implications of climate change. This is demonstrated by the strong commitment shown by the country’s political leadership on the issues.
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Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation 2016
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation 2016 related to Sub regulation no. 1.2.18, 2.2.2, 2.4.6 and 2.4.10 with respect to Fats, Oils, Oats and
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of river Kausi and Ganga, Uttarakhand, 12/07/2016
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suo Motu Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission Vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. Of Uttarakhand & Others dated 12/07/2016 regarding pollution of river
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South Asia
Assessing the costs of climate change and adaptation in South Asia
With a population of 1.43 billion people, one-third of whom live in poverty, the South Asia developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) face the challenge of achieving and sustaining rapid economic growth to reduce poverty and attain other Millennium Development Goals in an era of accentuated risks posed by global climate change. -
Climate Change
Krishi Sutra
As 2014, the year of farmer-producer organizations , comes to an end, check out the success stories of a few such organisations that showcase collective efforts to battle challenges like shrinking landholdings and climate change related extreme weather events
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Renewable Energy
Global bioenergy supply and demand projections for the year 2030
Biomass has an auspicious future in the world’s supply of renewable energy. REmap 2030, the global roadmap developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), foresees a major role for modern, sustainable biomass technologies in efforts to double the share of renewables in the energy mix.
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Down To Earth
Living Dead
Three decades after the Bhopal gas leak killed a few thousand people overnight, the struggle continues for its survivors. A number of issues concerning the survivors of the disaster, termed the biggest industrial accident in history, seemed close to resolution this year, but none was resolved
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Centre for Science and Environment
WHO says India ranks among the world’s worst for its polluted air. Out of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, 13 are in India
This shocker has come when the Auto Fuel Policy committee is all set to announce its recommendations for the emissions standards roadmap for vehicles and fuels
The government must respond to the public health crisis and give an effectively stringent roadmap to cut toxic risk from the burgeoning vehicle numbers.
