Status report filed by Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board in the matter of Tribunal on its Own Motion Suo Moto based on the news item in Dinamalar, Chennai Edition dated 19/08/2024 titled "Kalquarry in Sikkarayapuram near Kundrathur is full of water" Vs The Chief Secretary to Government, Ministry …
The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has sent a letter to Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) to stop any activity at its windmill project that may lead to contamination of source of water that falls into Keenjhar lake – Ramsar site – as well. EPA sources maintained that the …
The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) has announced that, following the approval by the Standing Committee of the draft resolutions for consideration by the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP 11), the Secretariat has finalized all the draft resolutions. This …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the three states for the immediate conservation of their wetlands. The notices were issued by a division bench of the High Court on a PIL filed …
Despite rapid urbanization, the herpetofauna population of Guwahati has not been severely affected. There are some 63 species of herpetiles in this Assam city. "This is good news and can be termed as one of the best average populations," said herpetofauna researcher Jayaditya Purkayastha after release of his book "Urban …
It is clear that in all regions of the world there will be continued growth in the demand for reliable supplies of water for climate change adaptation, food security, water security, human and economic development. In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, providing effective options for water storage will be an …
The purpose of this review report is to provide an accessible source of information to help improve understanding of the often complex inter-relationships between wetland ecosystems and human health and well being. The primary audience for this report is intended to be wetland conservation and wise use practitioners, from wetland …
MUMBAI: Several NGOs like Mangrove Society of India (Maharashtra Chapter) along with Vanashakti, Maharashtra Nature Park and various local bodies will organize nature walks and cleanup of inorganic waste from mangroves on Sunday, in order to celebrate World Wetlands Day, which falls on February 2. The purpose of the walks …
The Wetland ecosystem in India is spread over a wide range of varied climatic conditions, from the wetlands in cold Jammu and Kashmir to hot and humid conditions in Peninsular India; thus there is a great diversity of these wetlands. Many of these wetlands are unique with respect to biodiversity, …
Imphal, 27 Oct: Winged guests migrating to Manipur as well as countless fishes who swim across from bordering Burma for breeding now have to look elsewhere. A friendly host to them for years, Manipur's picturesque Loktak lake is no longer a welcome home for these international visitors whose presence add …
While ensuring protection of the environment and giving more teeth to protect the wetland resources, the Central Environment Authority will shortly launch a programme titled ‘Wetland Auditing System and Wetland Crediting System’. CEA Chairman Charitha Herath told a media briefing yesterday, in connection with the school quiz competition to mark …
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has called for developing Ashtamudi Lake as an international tourism destination incorporating all principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. She was launching the maiden President's Trophy Boat Race on Ashtamudi Lake here on Tuesday. The President said Ashtamudi Lake was one of the largest wetland ecosystems …
Experts say melting of glaciers submerging Islands where the bird Lays Eggs Ghaziabad: Experts have attributed the decline in the population of the exotic skimmer bird to global warming. The rise in temperature is responsible for the increased melting of glaciers that sends a spurt of water into the Ganga, …
Three of Northeast India's most important ecosystems - Rudrasagar Lake in Tripura, Deepor Beel in Assam and Loktak Lake in Manipur - face serious threats from encroachment and pollution and urgent steps must be taken to conserve them, environmentalists say."Though all the three lakes are categorised as wetlands of international …
Ramsar East Asia Centre director Seung-oh Suh said conservation of wetlands and their resources were essential for human beings and maintaining ecosystems. Drying up of wetland usually affects the livelihood of thousands of people adversely, said Suh while addressing a four-day
The 18th Amendment Implementation Commission seems hesitant to oblige environmentalists` proposal to transform the Ministry of Environment into Sustainable Development and Renewable Resource Management Division, Dawn has learnt.
Every Indian city, worth its salt, was known by its water body. Structures -- tanks, lakes, step wells and the channels to convey rainwater –determined the city’s water manners. Today, these water bodies are a shame – encroached, full of sewage, garbage or just filled up and built over. In …
KANNUR: Kattampally wetland area in Kannur district, known for its migratory bird sanctuary, is likely to be included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. The district panchayat has proposed the area to the state government for designation under the Ramsar Convention. The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental …
Siliguri, Feb. 2: The Kulik bird sanctuary and the Farakka barrage figure in a list of 135 wetlands drawn up by the Bombay Natural History Society for their protection under an international treaty. The BNHS has said in a study that all the 135 waterbodies should be declared Ramsar sites …
New Delhi: The Okhla Bird Sanctuary might have benefited a great deal from international cooperation had the government made efforts to have it classified as a Ramsar site. This tag for wetlands is equivalent to a UNESCO status for heritage sites. Okhla Park and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary in Gurgaon are …
