The Green Economy Report is compiled by UNEP’s Green Economy Initiative in collaboration with economists and experts worldwide. It demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on
Maldivian atolls are known for their beautiful coral structures, fish abundance, white sandy beaches, coastal vegetation and mangroves. This paper provides an economic valuation of the recreational uses
This paper examines the legal framework of Protected Areas (PAs) in Nepal - that includes several types and categories of PAs such as national parks, wildlife reserves, conservation areas and buffer zones.
Based on evidence collected in four exemplar countries – Kenya, Bangladesh, Ghana and Vietnam – the overall aim of the study is to investigate the capacity of national legal frameworks to protect and mediate
The Orissa Economic Survey, 2010-11 takes note of the efforts of the State Government to bring visible improvements in the State finances, to reduce Debt-GSDP ratio from 55.92% in 2002-2003 to the sustainable
<p>The National Mission for a Green India has been approved by the PM’s Council on Climate Change. It aims to increase the quantity and quality of 10 million ha. of forest area, achieving an annual CO2 sequestration of 50 to 60M tonnes by 2020.</p> <p> </p>
<p>Environmental Leader has released the inaugural edition of its <a href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/environmental-leaders-2011-insider-knowledge-report/">Insider Knowledge Report</a>, which provides lessons learned from corporate environmental, sustainability and energy decision-makers.
<p>The LEED 2011 for India Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus – based, marketdriven building rating system based on existing proven technology.
<p>The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recognizes the<br /> importance of green buildings and the role they play in improving
The purpose of this report is to analyze some of the models of sustainable energy enterprises, which have been in operation and are even evolving with the changing market situation in different parts of
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<p>This report analyses major new developments regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in various regions around the world, including new evidence and testimony from Friends of the Earth International’s member groups.
Letter from Srinagar - Choras Jal Vidyut Pariyojna Prabhavit Sangharsh Samiti on Dhari Devi relocation dated February 2011.
<p>India’s Global Hunger Index indicates large-scale poverty and hunger and our failure to meet the challenge despite positive legislative provisions like NREGA and remarkable policy initiatives like ICDS, Mid-day Meal, Public Distribution System and National Social Assistance Programmes.
<p>Through an inclusive approach taken by the local government, MGNREGA in Naxal affected Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh has created wage employment and integrated the promotion of a gamut of other development interventions.</p>
<p>The Budget documents presented to Parliament comprise, besides the Finance Minister's Budget Speech, of the following: A. Annual Financial Statement (AFS); B. Demand for Grants (DG); C. Appropriation Bill; D. Finance Bill; E. Memorandum Explaining the Provisions in the Finance Bill, 2011; F. Macro-economic framework for the relevant financial year; G.
<p>In order to utilize the hazardous wastes generated in the cement industry the Central Pollution Control Board has come up with the draft guidelines dealing with the co-processing of distillery spent wash concentrate in the cement industry. Co-processing of wastes in cement kiln has emerged as an environment friendly alternative disposal method in the recent years.
<p>This document is the Policy Research Working Paper by the World Bank. Scaling-up adoption of renewable energy technology, such as solar home systems, to expand electricity access in developing countries can accelerate the transition to
<p>Letter from Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Environment & Forests to Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on actions to avoid human deaths in Corbett area.</p>
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<p>As per this order by the Supreme Court, the transfer of village community land for private and commercial use is illegal and all state governments have been asked to prepare schemes for eviction of illegal occupants of village community land and restore them back for the purpose it was originally meant for.</p>
