Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonya Ghosh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 17/02/2025. The matter related to conservation and protection of Delhi Ridge which is an extension of Aravali Range extending from Tughlakabad and branching out in Wazirabad in the north …
Pretoria - Cabinet at its fortnightly meeting has approved ten Bills, including the National Public Health Institutes of South Africa (NAPHISA) Bill, for tabling in Parliament. The Bill provides for the establishment of the NAPHISA, its functions, powers and duties. “NAPHISA aims to provide integrated and coordinated disease and injury …
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday signed the Environmental Management and Protection Bill into law, expressing optimism that it would go a long way to secure the public health safety of residents most especially children. Governor Ambode, who spoke shortly after signing the Environmental Management and Protection Bill …
Monrovia – The Civil Society Working Group on Land Reform has intensified engagements with stakeholders aimed at ensuring the speedy passage of the draft land right act at the National Legislature. CSO is civil society organization. The group is a coalition of CSOs working on community land rights in Liberia, …
Member states approve changes, including €12bn innovation fund, to emissions plan for cleaner technology and pollution cuts. An overhaul of the EU’s flagship trading scheme for cutting carbon emissions by European industries has been approved by the member states. The agreement to reform the emissions trading system comes after almost …
An Act to provide for geographically restriction-free trade transaction of agricultural produce across the State/Union Territory (UT) and country; to give freedom to the agriculturist to see their produce across time and space; to enhance transparency in trade operations and price settlement mechanism through adoption of electronic and other innovative …
Henceforth, anybody who forcibly grabs other people’s land in Oyo State would be imprisoned for 15 years or pay a fine of N500, 000. This followed the signing into law, of a Bill on Real Property Protection Law, 2016 by Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Friday in Ibadan. It was titled: …
Forest conservation is a thriving new job for many Kenyan communities thanks to the country’s laws encouraging community participation in environmental protection. Daniel Korir and Wesley Kiplangat are both members of indigenous community, Ogiek Community Forest Association (CFA) registered with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). They are taking part in …
Pretoria - The Draft Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2016 and Agricultural Products Standards Amendment Bill have been approved for submission to Parliament. The Draft Marine Spatial Planning Bill provides a legal framework for the development of a marine spatial planning system that promotes economic growth, and is facilitated by coordinating …
Countries in the European Union are underprepared for the influx of new technologies that will make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient. A study published today by the think tank Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has found that although some EU countries such as Sweden, Finland and Italy have completed …
The Rivers State government on Saturday announced the sealing off of Chinese Govt Company, CGC, in Aluu, over “aggravated air pollution, and breach of environmental laws” in the state. Two other companies – H & H Engineering Company and AUC Asphalt Company – located in Aluu have also been sealed …
Government plans to create a new special court for poachers who face fines of up to Shs20m and a jail sentence of more than two years. In the proposed draft Bill to amend the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Act, government has set tough measures to discourage killing of wild animals …
• Illegal ivory that is less than 70 years old is being sold in the UK, after it is stained with tea to make it look older and bypass legislation. • Evidence suggests ivory which has been poached from elephants after the 1947 legal cut off date is being sold …
The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture submitted its report on the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016 on February 8, 2017. The Bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2016.
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. K. Balakrishnan & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/02/2017 regarding wetland conservation in India. Supreme Court orders that the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2016 should be notified on or before 30th June, 2017. Apex …
The Department of Mineral Resources is relying on the support of provincial legislatures to be able to introduce 56 new amendments to the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Development Amendment Bill, which was referred back to Parliament by President Jacob Zuma at the beginning of 2016. The amendments tackle the concerns …
South Africa's planned sugar tax has come under severe scrutiny from its parliamentarians. The questions they're grappling with are whether the country needs a tax and how effective it will be. The tax is planned to take effect on April 1 2017. It's designed to reduce sugar intake from sugar-sweetened …
Air pollution is a crisis that “plagues” the UK, particularly children, according to the UN’s special rapporteur on hazardous substances and wastes. Baskut Tuncak, who was appointed by the UN human rights council and completed a 15-day mission to the UK on Tuesday, said there was an “urgent need for …
Protection of the natural world has been an integral part of Indian culture and heritage. The Constitution of India places responsibilities on the State as well as citizens for protection of nature and the living beings therein. The following two Articles of the Indian Constitution are noteworthy: Article 48A: The …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/01/2017 regarding eco-sensitive zones around the national park and wildlife sanctuaries of Goa. Supreme Court has noted in the Order that notifications on eco-sensitive zones of Goa have been issued …
The government is aiming to toughen penalties for automakers that make false reports about fuel economy data, including a drastic increase in fines, following false reporting by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp., a government source said Sunday. As one measure to crack down on such illegal activity, the …
