Mysterious dolphin deaths in Zanzibar
Even weeks after about 600 bluenose dolphins were washed ashore at Zanzibar's Nungwi beach, a popular tourist destination, scientists are still clueless. Experts say the dolphins might have been
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War, tourism - biggest threats to historic sites
War and the pressures of tourism are the most serious problems facing the world's greatest buildings and historic sites, according to a report published recently. The World Monuments Fund's List of
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Plans afoot to showcase Cuttacks contribution
CUTTACK: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said the Vision 2030 for the twin cities, prepared by IIT Kharagpur, has given ample emphasis to Cuttack and its contribution to cultural heritage of the Millennium City. Naveen was addressing after inaugurating the new office of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Ravenshaw University campus here.
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Listing legume benefits
A COMPREHENSIVE database on legumes, the first of its kind in South Asia is being set up by Sudershan Kumar, a researcher at the National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. The bean family,
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Assessing the costs of adaptation to climate change: a review of the UNFCCC and other recent estimates
Several recent studies have reported adaptation costs for climate change, including for developing countries. They have similar-sized estimates and have been influential in discussions on this issue. However, the studies have a number of deficiencies which need to be transparent and addressed more systematically in the future. A re-assessment of the UNFCCC estimates for 2030 suggests
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Oil spill by Sea Diamond in Greece's Aegean Sea
The oil spill caused by the Greek cruise ship, Sea Diamond, sinking in the Aegean Sea off the Santorini island, Greece, is still dirtying the island's coastline. Though the incident occurred in the
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Guidelines for repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies with domestic support
The main objectives of the scheme are: comprehensive improvement of selected tank systems including restoration; improvement of catchment areas of tank; community participation and self-supporting system for sustainable management for water bodies covered by the programme; Ground Water Recharge.; Capacity Building of communities, user groups standing committee for Panchayats and State Government/C
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Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States Opens in Samoa
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.unep.org/newscentre/viewimage.aspx?img=10965&imgsize=4" style="width: 320px; height: 141px; margin: 9px; float: left;" />Apia, Samoa, 1 September 2014 - Heads of State,
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Water wars
Panchayat fights to retain what is left of Saligao s groundwater
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CGH Earth Group bags 3 awards
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Three properties of the CGH Earth Group bagged the 2008 Kerala State Pollution Control Awards for environment-friendly tourism practises. While Marari Beach in Alappuzha picked up the first prize, Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom and Spice Village in Thekkady came up in the second and third places respectively.
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Sustainable development in a changing climate
Climate change threatens to destroy gains made in poverty reduction in many developing countries. In Africa changing rainfall patterns are already affecting food production and
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History on two wheels
The Cambodian government has begun offering 300 battery-powered bicycles to tourists for rent while visiting the world-famous Angkor archaeological park, Cambodia's main tourist attraction. The
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50 cities to get tourism grant
The Union Tourism and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mr. Madan Lal Khurana, announced on Wednesday that every year 50 cities will be chosen and given an assistance of Rs. 1 crore to improve
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Ban on tourists to help crocodiles
KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika forest department has imposed a two-and-half-month ban from May 15 to July 31 on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park during the mating and nesting season of salt-water crocodiles. The forest department will also renovate five ponds at the Crocodile Breeding Centre at Dangamala within the park, said Prasanna Kumar Behera, DFO of the park.
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World risk report 2012: environmental degradation and disasters
<p>This new report shows how environmental degradation reduces the capacity of societies to deal with disaster risk in many countries around the world. It examines who is at risk from natural disasters, what contributes to this risk and what can be done about it.</p>
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A sea under siege
The number of "clean water sanctuaries" in the Mediterranean where rare species can flourish is dwindling fast under the combined assault of mass tourism, construction and industrial development.
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Tourism concerns
Tourism Concern, a London network drawing attention to the rights of people living in the tourist hotspots of the world, recently publiclsed Goa's tourism problems in the UK's mainstream
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THE PHILLIPINES
Tourism is taking its toll of the country's beautiful beaches. Environ mentalists are particularly concerned about Boracay, a small islet once famed for its white sandy beach. Over the years, wanton
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Transport at a crossroads: indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union
Transport has played a significant role in Europe's economic growth during the recent boom years; more construction, shopping and tourism have all ultimately relied on more transport. In recent months governments across the EU have reacted to the economic crisis with stimulus packages.
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THAILAND
The Responsible Ecological Social Tour (REST) programme, which was launched a year ago, is coming under heavy criticism from environmentalists. The programme was launched in a cluster of villages