This working paper analyzes the vulnerability and adaptive options of coastal areas in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), with a particular focus on rising sea levels and exposure and sensitivity on coastlines
This is a critical time for Kenya, as the incoming administrations at national and devolved levels face the high expectations of ordinary Kenyans to deliver on ambitious economic development agendas and
AHMEDABAD: No less than 13 crore saplings will be planted by the state forest department during the monsoon season in various cities, suburbs and villages of Gujarat. Of these, around one crore saplings would be high-quality clonal saplings, said a forest official. This is for the first time that the forest department is planning to use taller saplings to ensure better survival rate.
CUDDALORE: The National Forest Policy has stipulated that 33 per cent of the total land mass should be forests, but Tamil Nadu has forest area of only 17 per cent, according to K.T. Pachamal, Forest Minister. All efforts would be made to extend forest cover to the mandated level within five years, he said at an official function held at St.
In the age of the globalisation of disaster, it illustrates the limits of empathy. Or you could simply call it disaster tourism. And it wasn't immediately striking. In fact, in the wake of the
PC assures over Rs 500 cr under CSS State to get development monitored through NABCONS JAMMU: In a significant achievement for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah headed Government, the Planning Commission (PC) today approved the State
The Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a Rs.6,600-crore Annual Plan for Jammu and Kashmir for 2011-12. It is highest ever allocation for the State and Rs.600 crore higher than last year's outlay. This also takes the overall size of Central assistance to Rs.11,192 crore, which includes borrowings by the State government and other schemes.
The Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee government is adding a dash of dough and stirring the cup of tea tourism to let its flavour draw all those bitten by the travel bug. It has shortlisted seven tea gardens
One nonprofit claims its lion reintroduction program will ensure a stable population of the iconic predator; many experts are dubious.
The West Bengal government is contemplating to introduce elephant safari in and around Garumara National Park in north Bengal for promotion of tourism as well as gainful use of its large number of
Manali, which is one of the most frequented international tourist destinations, has now been "over developed for tourism with negative environmental consequences." These are the views of John Sims,
- Swedish national sets up paragliding venture in kalimpong Tourists visiting Kalimpong can now take wings and get, quite literally, a bird
Despite the noise that the State Government routinely makes about its efforts to development tourism in Assam, it is obvious there is much that needs to be done before the industry gains any
A major $200-million eco-tourism project in Uttaranchal is in the process of being finalised by a consortium led by international investment firm Chescor Capital. The flagship project, which aims at
The impressive list of over 555 bird species found in Kangra district would soon be projected as an attraction for tourists coming to the area. Disclosing this, Mr G.S. Bali, Tourism and Transport
The Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has approached the Forest department to develop an eco-camp at Sipakuda island near Rambha in Chilika lake. Besides islands which have been named as Breakfast, Honeymoon, Somolo, Ghantasila, Chhalikakuda and Gopakuda inside the lake, the mouth of the Chilika near Sipakuda is an added attraction for tourists, who come to the lake round-the-year f
Polepalli, a tiny village in Khammam district, has found its place in the tourism map through its paper cups. It started as a modest enterprise by a group of seven women but grew in leaps
The Delhi Assembly today passed the Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Bill. The Bill was introduced by the Minister of Education and Tourism, Arvinder Singh
Goa's southern coastal tourist beaches were hit by a thin oily slick on Thursday for the second time this monsoon, causing concern to tourism officials here. The wet sticky tar-like patches spread
LUCKNOW: It is globally known for being the city where one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj is situated. But what has Agra to do with Aaloo (Potato)?
