Workshop on 'Community, Conservation and Institutions: The Case of Orans/Devbani'
<p>A process documentation report of Oran workshop, held on 28-29 March 09 at KRAPAVIS Bani, Bakhtpura (Alwar).</p>
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Indias climate change initiatives: strategies for a greener future
This address note by Shyam Saran, India's special envoy on climate change at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington on 24 March 2009, conveys India's position on overcoming the twin challenges of Climate Change and energy security.
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Draft report on the study of lakes on Mumbai
In the present scenario where the rains are delayed and most of Maharashtra has received very little rains, Mumbai will have to reduce its dependence on the adjacent districts for its water requirements. Moreover there is very little to no data available
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Letter to M/s Western Coal Field from Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding TOR dated 20 March, 2009
Letter to M/s Western Coal Field from Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding TOR of Bhakra UG (0.27 MTPA in 227.141 ha) of M/s Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), dist. Chindwara, M.P. dated 20 March,
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Court order on the illegal boring of groundwater in Khurpatal lake
Construction of a new housing project adjacent to the Khurpa tal by the Army Welfare Housing Organization (AWHO) has caused afresh hue and cry among the villagers in the surrounding area when Dr. Ajay S. Rawat, Professor of History in Kumaon University filed a PIL against the illegal boring of groundwater in the area this January.
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Efficient transportation planning and system integration for healthy environment of large cities
Urban transport is an important component of the urban infrastructure system. A good urban transport system will increase productivity, enhance efficiency, ensure competition, and promote urban economy. It will also facilitate social interactions, provide people with accessibility to opportunities, safeguard environment, set directions and pattern of land use
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Letter to M/s Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Ltd from Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding Terms of Reference (TOR) dated 19th March, 2009
Letter to M/s Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Ltd from Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding Terms of Reference (TOR) of 4,000 MW (6x660 MW) Cheyyur UMPP near Cheyyur village, District Kancheepuram, Tamil
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Minutes of the 32nd meeting of the standing committee on safety in coal mines held on 17th March, 2009 in New Delhi
The 32nd meeting of the standing committee on safety in coal mines was held on 17th March, 2009 in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri Santosh Bagrodia, Hon
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Manifesto of the Indian National Congress: Lok Sabha Elections 2009
The Indian National Congress seeks a fresh mandate on the basis of its core values and ideology
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Why CSE says ‘NO’ to cars
Cars may drive growth and aspirations, but they can never meet the commuting needs of urban India. Cars choke cities, harm public health and guzzle more oil. More than a half of our cities, especially
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Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2009: draft notification
These rules may be called the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2009. They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
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Tiger alert
On 3rd March 2009, a tigress was tranquilised in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and taken by road to Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Although the Government of India had given permission in 2008 for two tigresses to be translocated to Panna, the recent operation was carried out without close consultation with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) or known tiger experts.
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Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2009
These rules may be called the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2009. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
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Vulnerable Olive Ridley turtles find diverse support in Orissa, India
The Dhamra Port project in Orissa has attracted considerable attention due to its proximity to vulnerable Olive Ridley turtle nesting grounds. The question is - can large infrastructure projects like this be environmentally sustainable? In a breakthrough workshop held by IUCN, developers and environmentalists have joined together to tackle this complex and controversial issue.
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Extreme events and disasters: managing the risks
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has initiated work on a Special Report entitled
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Australias indefensible climate change targets
The Australian Government proposes an unconditional target of reducing 2000 year net emissions by 5%, and would make a 15% cut if other developed nations make similar commitments. These targets are indefensible on the basis of the latest science.
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The clean technology fund: insights for development and climate finance
This working paper summarizes key innovations and challenges of the Clean Technology Fund. It analyzes the investment plans that the Fund has endorsed to date, and makes the case for greater emphasis on institutional capacity and governance in program design.
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Water at a crossroad: dialogue & debate at the 5th World Water Forum
From climate change adaptation to the energy and food crunch, from the MDGs to the Right to Water, this illustrated report pinpoints the key issues that were discussed in Istanbul and the different perspectives in addressing those questions. It aims to improve everyone
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Rainwater harvesting: a lifeline to human well-being
Ecosystem services are fundamental for human well-being, and are the basis of rural livelihoods, in particular for the poor. Rainwater harvesting can serve as an opportunity to enhance ecosystem productivity, thereby improving livelihoods, human well-being and economies. Rainwater harvesting has been shown to create synergies in landscape management and human well-being.
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Climate adaptation: aligning water and energy development perspectives
This paper highlights the interlinkages between the water and energy sectors and points out the effects that climate change has on the provision of energy and water resources as well as providing guidance and inspiration for policy makers. Far from giving a pessimistic outlook on the energy future in the climate