The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
On world Ozone Day, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said this was an “important occasion to re-dedicate ourselves to maintain the balance of nature”. Stating that modernisation should not lead to destruction but “must bring addition to the quality of life”, she said this would help in “fulfilling our commitment towards …
Kohima, Sept 16: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio today urged the National Mission on Bamboo Application (NMBA) to extend necessary assistance for development of technologies and linkages with industries for translating the State
This new publication examines complex connections between the global forest products industry and the global carbon cycle, with the objective of characterizing the carbon footprint of the sector. The analysis finds that the industry’s main sources of emissions are manufacturing and disposal of used products in landfills. See Also Report: …
This publication provides readers with an introduction to community forestry, taking eight country examples from Europe and Asia. In each example the legislation and organizational forms are described, and environmental, economical and social aspects discussed. The publication is intended for forestry students, forestry practitioners and policy makers, and interested members …
Devjyot Ghoshal / Lanjigarh (orissa) August 25, 2010, 1:25 IST There is an unusual combination of fear and fortitude on show, as the fight over Niyamgiri Hills finally draws to a close. Even though Vedanta Resource
Mahim Pratap Singh BHOPAL: Recently, Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai wrote to the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, expressing concern at alleged atrocities committed on tribals. While top officials of the Forest Department have rejected the
The 42 wagons loaded with timber seized in Guwahati this month is part of a 118 wagon loads of timber consignment from Dimapur railway station heading to New Delhi, sources said. If the price of timber of the 42 wagons seized by Customs authorities on July 10 in Guwahati is …
Saying that winning the hearts of the tribal people in the 35 Naxal-affected districts is crucial to winning the battle against Left-wing extremism, the Planning Commission is likely to suggest comprehensive changes in the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for the development of these districts. The Plan panel is preparing to …
The World Trade Report 2010 focuses on trade in natural resources, such as fuels, forestry, mining and fisheries. The Report examines the characteristics of trade in natural resources, the policy choices available to governments and the role of international cooperation, particularly of the WTO, in the proper management of trade …
The purposes of the Forest Resource Assessment (FRA) Nepal project are to assess forest resources and tree resources outside forest and to provide fresh data on the state, use, management and trends of these resources. The assessment covers a large range of biophysical areas and provides a broad and holistic …
PATNAGARH: For generations they have been weaving magic, from bamboo. But, traditional bamboo workers are now close to breaking and the onslaught of substitute materials and government policies since past some decades have driven bamboo weavers to poverty and starvation. The bamboo artisans of Kolpada in Khaprakhol block under Balangir …
Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Sartaj Singh has said strict action will be taken for protecting forests and forest land and no compromise will be made against forest crimes. Mr Singh was reviewing departmental works with Bhopal forest circle at Prashasan Academy here yesterday. He said action will be taken against …
Warm nights impacting Output, Shows Study Based On 50 Yrs of data S Sanandakumar KOCHI ACOMMODITY that has wide industrial use and is largely produced by one million small growers, rubber always makes headlines whenever there are price fluctuations. While growers try to maximise their returns from the crop, user …
New Delhi: Pushing hard its development agenda to tackle the Naxal menace, the UPA government is working out a package of around Rs 3,400 crore to upgrade the infrastructure in 34 districts worst affected by the Naxal violence. The proposal, part of an integrated action plan being worked out by …
To supplement developmental activities in Naxal-hit areas, the Central government is all set to invoke the provision of the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996. This will enable it to directly intervene in tribal regions (Schedule V areas) directing states to grant complete rights to tribals over the …
