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Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020
India has opened up the coal sector completely for commercial mining for all local and global firms after easing restrictions on end-use and prior experience in auctions via an ordinance, but the mining
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World Migration Report 2020
Since 2000, IOM has been producing world migration reports. The World Migration Report 2020, the tenth in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of
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National Policy for Rare Diseases 2020
This much awaited draft of the National Policy For Rare Diseases 2020 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposes to provide up to Rs 15 lakh for rare disease treatment to patients needing one-time treatment.
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Ground water year book India 2018-19
Ground Water Year Book is prepared annually by CGWB depicting changes in ground water regime of the country through different seasons. It is an effort to obtain information on ground water levels through
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Reuse of treated waste water policy 2019
The State Government of Haryana on October 30, 2019, has issued Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy-2019 to maximize the collection and treatment of sewage generated and reusing the treated waste water
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Demands for Grants of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for the year 2019-20
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy has expressed its concerns about the performance of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the country’s ability to achieve its 100 GW solar
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2020 State of Green Business Report
The 13th annual edition of the State of Green Business to access the key data and trends to watch in the world of sustainable business. The first half of the report shares the 10 trends sustainable business
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2019 pollution and health metrics: global, regional and country analysis
In 2017, pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths globally, and 275 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years. India saw the most pollution deaths — about 2.3 million — a new report has found. The
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Samridhi- Agricultural Policy 2020
The Odisha cabinet approved Agriculture Policy 2020 to boost farmer income with focus on providing market linkages and technical support. The policy has been prepared with objectives of ensuring continuous
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2019 Europe Sustainable Development Report
The 2019 Europe Sustainable Development Report is the first independent quantitative report on the progress of the European Union and its member states towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The
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Industrial development report 2020: industrializing in the digital age
The emergence and diffusion of advanced digital production (ADP) technologies clustered around the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is radically altering the nature of manufacturing production, increasingly
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Water policy for rainfed areas
The policy recommendations have evolved from a decade long work of the RRA Network across the major rainfed states of India. It emerged from field pilot initiatives of the network and its partners, several
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Standard operating procedures/guidelines (u/s 38 (O) of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972)
In India, the Project Tiger coverage has increased to 50 tiger reserves, spread over 18 states, cover 72749.02 sq.km which amounts to around 2.21% of country's geographical area. The SOPs (7 in number)
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Crime in India 2018
At least 10,349 persons working in the farm sector ended their lives in 2018, accounting for 7.7 per cent of the total 1,34,516 suicides in the country, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
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Transport-related CO2 emissions of the tourism sector: modelling results
Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all anthropogenic emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, according to a report published by the International Transport Forum
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India 2020: energy policy review
This first in-depth review of India’s energy policies examines the country’s achievements in developing its energy sector as well as the challenges it faces in ensuring a sustainable energy future. With
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Status report on thermal gasification of biomass and waste 2019
IEA Bioenergy Task 33 monitors the status of thermal gasification in its member countries, and publishes a Status report every three years. This report is based on contributions from member countries representatives
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A global hotspot analysis on food loss & waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions
Food loss & waste (FLW) and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are important issues faced by human society related to both food security and climate changes. To provide a renewed and more precise
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Building resilience through climate risk insurance: Insights from agricultural research for development
Scaling insurance to transfer climate risk from the rural poor to financial markets is vital to enhance agricultural risk management in developing countries, but insurance programs need to address several
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Jal Jeevan Mission: operational guidelines- draft
The government had approved Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019, to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024. These pperational Guidelines released by the Prime Minister will help various functionaries involved in the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission.
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Chilling prospects: tracking sustainable cooling for all 2019
From France to Australia to Kenya, 2019 has been a record-breaking year for global temperatures. As heatwaves become the norm, new research from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows that significant
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Impacts of natural disasters on households and small businesses in India
This paper analyzes the impacts of extreme rainfall and resulting flooding on vulnerable households and small and medium-sized enterprises in Mumbai, Chennai, and Puri District in India. It provides insights
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Comprehensive clean air action plan for the city of Patna
Patna is one of the 122 non-attainment cities identified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in the National Clean Air Action Plan that was launched in January 2019. The
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Global forest products 2018: facts and figures
The global production and trade of major wood products such as industrial roundwood, sawnwood and wood-based panels have surged to their highest level since the Food and Agriculture Organization began
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The European environment: state and outlook 2020
Europe will not achieve its 2030 goals without urgent action during the next 10 years to address the alarming rate of biodiversity loss, increasing impacts of climate change and the over consumption of
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South Asia
Review of water and climate change policies in South Asia
rban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufrban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufThis report assesses the suitability of the water and climate-related policy environment (existing policy, legislation, strategy and planning instruments) for adapting to the impacts of climate change in the water sector in South Asia.
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Climate Change
Plastic & climate: the hidden costs of a plastic planet
rban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufrban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufAmidst growing concern about the impacts of plastic on the oceans, ecosystems, and human health, there’s another largely hidden dimension of the plastic crisis: plastic’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This report examines each of these stages of the plastic lifecycle to identify the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, sources of uncounted emissions, and uncertainties that likely lead to underestimation of plastic’s climate impacts.
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Infographics/ Interactives
How people of India commute to work
rban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufrban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufOver a fifth of non-agricultural workers in India commute to work on foot, followed by commutes by cycle, moped or motorcycle and bus, Census data shows. Fewer than three per cent take cars or vans, and over half travel less than five kilometres. Nearly a third of the workers do not commute, meaning that they live in or adjacent to their workplaces. Commuting for work is even less common among women workers45 per cent of women do not commute for workand higher in rural than in urban areas.
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Environment In-Court
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding purchase of 4000 BS-IV buses for non-essential purposes by Gujarat, 24/05/2019
rban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufrban India is now the world's third largest garbage generator. But the amount of waste generated is not as much of an issue as the fact that over 45 million tonnes (or 3 million trucks worth) of garbage is untreated and disposed of by municipal authorities each year in an unhygienic manner. - See more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/dte-infographics/clean_your_backyard-57790.html#sthash.0ZdUrs08.dpufOrder of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mustak Kadri Vs State of Gujarat dated 24/05/2019 regarding purchase of 4000 BS-IV buses for non-essential purposes by Gujarat. Purchase of diesel buses is alleged to be in violation of Supreme Court and NGT orders. Gujarat has been directed to furnish its response by way of a factual and action taken report in the matter within one month.
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Down To Earth
Ban RO systems if dissolved solids are less than 500 mg/l: NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on May 28, 2019, instructed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) to notify prohibiting the use of drinking water prepared through reverse osmosis (RO) systems in areas where the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS) was less than 500 milligram/litre (mg/l).
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Centre for Science and Environment
Emissions Monitoring of Brick Kiln
The clay brick manufacturing sector in India has been identified as a key contributor to air pollution. Since October 2015, the sector has been the target of several official notifications, orders and directives, all issued with the aim of making it environmentally less damaging. However, these regulatory interventions have not served their purpose. To add to it, a plethora of claims, counter-claims and assertions seems to have muddied the field and confused all stakeholders immensely.
