Climate adaptation and its measurement: challenges and opportunities

The need to adapt to climate change is undisputed, as evidenced by the increasing commitments being made to adaptation. Despite the recognized need, there are significant challenges that make it very difficult to track, monitor, and evaluate adaptation. There is no “one size fits all” approach; instead, what adaptation looks …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste management in Municipal Council, Achalpur, Maharashtra, 03/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Praful N. Mahajan Vs Chief Officer, Achalpur Municipal Council & Others dated 03/05/2024.

Counsel appearing for the Municipal Council, Achalpur has requested for additional time to be allowed to file objection against the joint committee …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Delhi STPs polluting Yamuna, 03/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Why 75 % of Delhi’s STPs aren’t ready to tackle Yamuna stink" appearing in The Times of India dated 19.02.2024 dated 03/05/2024.

The matter related to inefficient performance of STPs installed by DJB along the river …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding discharge of household sewage through drains in the pond at village Kharkhada, district Rewari, Haryana, 03/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Prakash Yadav Vs State of Haryana & Others dated 03/05/2024.

Issue involved in the application related to discharge of household sewage through drains in the pond at village Kharkhada, district Rewari, Haryana. In the joint meeting dated February 23, …

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking) Regulation, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) on May 02, 2024, notified the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking) Regulation, 2024. This Regulation shall extend to the whole State of Andhra Pradesh. This Regulation shall be applicable for allowing Open Access to electricity generated …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of treated water for IPL matches in Bengaluru, Karnataka, 02/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis" appearing in India Today dated 21.03.2024.

In the Original Application, registered suo-moto on the basis of the news item, the issue involved relates to …

Amended noise action plan of Goa

Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The amended plan specifies mechanisms for noise mapping, monitoring, penalties for violations, remedial actions etc. The notification lists out …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions and encroachments within the Charduar Reserve Forest and Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, 02/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dilip Nath Vs Principal Chief Conservation of Forest (PCCF), Assam & Others dated 02/05/2024.

The affidavit of the Joint Secretary, Assam, Environment and Forest Department, April 8, 2024 stated that inside the Charduar reserve forest …

The impact of climate change on education and what to do about it

Education can be the key to ending poverty in a livable planet, but governments must act now to protect it. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires. These extreme weather events are in turn disrupting schooling; precipitating …

Climate watch country greenhouse gas emissions data and methodology

The availability of open, high-quality, consistent, and comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data is essential to understanding the global trend in GHG emissions, and for countries to see their emission profiles, compare their impacts with those of other countries, identify mitigation opportunities, and reduce emissions. Drawing data from several published …

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