State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Floods
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Climate India 2023: an assessment of extreme weather events
<p>India grappled with extreme weather events for 235 days out of the first nine months of 2023, a slight decrease from the 241 days recorded in the same period last year, as per India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events brought out by Down To Earth (DTE) magazine and the Centre for Science and Environment.</p>
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding demarcation of red line and blue lines for rivers in Maharashtra, 15/09/2023
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Sarang Yadvadkar & Others Vs The State of Maharashtra dated 15/09/2023.</p> <p>The Water Resources Department, Maharashtra
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Erosion by Ganga River
<p>Around 1,480 hectares of land along the <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/monsoon_session_2023/Lok%20Sabha-%20Erosion%20by%20Ganga%20river-%2020%20July,%202023.pdf">Ganga-Padma
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Greening water risks: natural assurance schemes
Confronted with an increase in floods, droughts and other natural hazards, cities and regions are alert to find climate proof solutions that overcome the limitations of traditional grey infrastructure.
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Twenty third report on glacier management in the country-monitoring of glaciers/lakes including glacial lake outbursts leading to flash-floods in the Himalayan region
Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating at varying rates in different regions, the government has said. It has noted that melting glaciers due to any impact of climate change
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Report by the District Magistrate, Nainital regarding dredging of Nandhaur river in the eco-sensitive zone of Nandhaur wildlife sanctuary, 29/03/2023
<p>Report by way of affidavit on behalf of district magistrate, Nainital, Uttarakhand in compliance of directions passed by the National Green Tribunal vide its order dated February 24, 2023. In compliance
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Cooperation opportunities for improved integration across SDG6
The lack of coordination between Water Resources Management (WRM) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and the resulting institutional fragmentation impedes progress on Sustainable Development Goal
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Efficiency and equity in urban flood management policies: a systematic urban economics exploration
Flood exposure is likely to increase in the future as a direct consequence of more frequent and more intense flooding and the growth of populations and economic assets in flood-prone areas. Low-income
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Tracking investments in climate resilient infrastructure: building resilience against floods and droughts
Tracking and reporting on CRI investment is essential but challenging. Tracking CRI investments allows us to measure progress on the resilience goals of the Paris Agreement and understand investment gaps,
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding marking of blue and red line of rivers in Maharashtra, 08/12/2022
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Sarang Yadvadkar & Others Vs The State of Maharashtra dated 08/12/2022.</p> <p>Two weeks time has been granted to