The state of the world’s human rights 2024
This report documents human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, connecting issues at global and regional levels and looking forward to the implications for the future. States and armed groups
This report documents human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, connecting issues at global and regional levels and looking forward to the implications for the future. States and armed groups
Seeing the Kyoto climate pact put into force and combating illegal waste dumping are two priorities for the Japan's newly appointed Environment Minister Shunichi Suzuki, for whom the latter hits
European banks have much room for improvement with regard to their assessment of the environmental credit risk of projects for which potential clients are seeking funding, says a leading investment
With the US Government's increased funding for programmes for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) there is scope for increased Indo-US cooperation in collaboration on climate change technologies,
In the on-going negotiations on services at the World Trade Organisation (WTO),India should take advantage of the provisions in the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) which allow
The campaign for preserving the ecology and wildlife habitat has gained momentum with a signature campaign which commenced in Dibrugarh, Assam, on Tuesday, under the aegis of Nature's Beckon. The
'Shepherds On the Move', a film directed by noted environmentalist Suresh Heblikar and produced by EcoWatch, has won the prestigious FAO Award, 'Osisris', at the 19th International Film Festival 2002
The Karnataka State Cabinet approved Rs 100 crore under the 'Food-for-work' programme for drought-hit areas, said State Information Minister Kagodu Thimmappa. The release would be monitored by an
Scotland's environment watchdog will be carrying out spot checks in Shetland during October to ensure that waste is transported and disposed of properly. Officers from the Scottish Environment
Inspection strategies for contaminated land are now in place throughout England, and local authorities have begun to identify contaminated sites in need of a clean-up. A new report shows seven sites
It is a classic Canadian battle, with one region threatening separation from the country, accusations of federal betrayal and fears that a culture hangs in the balance. But the arguments, over the