The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
This report documents human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, connecting issues at global and regional levels and looking forward to the implications for the future. States and armed groups are breaking and bending the rules of war and racism lies at the heart of some armed conflicts and …
Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes in Hauz Khas village. Events like live music events on open rooftops using loudspeakers and other sound equipment were being held. Sub Divisional Magistrate has …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 10/04/2024. The present Original Application has been filed by the Applicant appearing in person stating that in the tourist township of Darjeeling there is the ‘Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary’ popularly known …
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for protection of Culture Heritage Environment Traditions and Promotion of National Awareness Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/03/2024. The matter related to noise pollution at airports. Delhi International Airport Ltd. informed the court that it had issued …
Developing and maintaining a secure and equitable water future underpins prosperity and peace for all. The relationship also works in the opposite direction, as poverty and inequality, social tensions, and conflict can amplify water insecurity. This report calls attention to the complex and interlinked relationships between sustainable water management, prosperity …
In a bid to ensure the orderly and sustainable development of aquaculture along India’s coastlines, the Coastal Aquaculture Authority has introduced comprehensive guidelines. These guidelines aim to promote environmentally responsible and socially acceptable coastal aquaculture practices while enhancing the socio-economic benefits for coastal communities. The guidelines cover various aspects of …
The state government has revised the action plan to control noise pollution to ensure stricter compliance, which includes timelines for bursting firecrackers during festivals, as per the directives of the Supreme Court. Additionally, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has been tasked with carrying out noise level mapping along …
The year saw the last of the COVID pandemic-delayed milestones completed. Countries adopted major decisions to improve global chemicals management and protect marine life in international waters. But most of the year was about making all these rules work. Join the globetrotting Earth Negotiations Bulletin team as they review 2023's …
This document discusses the growing significance of critical minerals and metals in the worldwide shift towards renewable energy and how it offers a potential avenue for enhancing environmental governance in the area. Moreover, the article notes that these vital resources could serve as economic pillars for numerous African nations through …
The world is in the midst of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and waste. The global economy is consuming ever more natural resources, while the world is not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. The scientific community has never before been more …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of 'News Item titled "Deforestation ill-planned construction and unscientific - illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh, monsoon catastrophe" appearing in The Hindu dated 25.11.2023' dated 29/02/2024. One of the issue under consideration in the application is deforestation, ill-planned construction activities, illegal mining …
The oil firm Shell cannot be allowed to withdraw from the Niger delta before it takes responsibility for its toxic legacy of pollution and the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure, a report says. Shell plc is preparing to divest from the delta but a report warns that it must …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC;) on February 26, 2024, notified the methodology for calculating the green credit in respect of any activity undertaken under the Green Credit Rules, 2023. The following methodology, for calculation of green credit in respect of tree plantation are as stated: The …
In this report, UNEP Executive Director identified six areas where the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly may wish to compel more effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral action: Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Advancing integrated approaches for a water-secure world, Ensuring responsible mining and sustainable minerals …
This Used Heavy- Duty Vehicles and the Environment: A Global Overview of Used Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Flow, Scale and Regulation report analyses the flow and scale of used heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from three major used HDVs exporters – Japan, the European Union (EU) and Republic of Korea (ROK). It also reviews …
This issue of perspectives, looks at how using Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and broader nature-positive approaches can minimize and mitigate negative impacts on the environment, and how it can be an instrument for conflict prevention. The improved understanding of the environmental dimensions of armed conflict and their link with peace and …
Action taken report on behalf of Himachal Pradesh by Deputy Conservator of Forests, Shimla Forest Division in compliance to National Green Tribunal order dated December 10, 2023 in the matter of Shailendra Kumar Yadav Vs State of Himachal Pradesh. Eco Development Committee (EDC) - Kufri has been formed and registered, …
In Perspectives Issue 45, titled “Plastic tobacco filters – A problematic and unnecessary plastic impacting the environment and human health”, No More Butts looks at the damage of tobacco filters – a plastic product – to the environment, and how the Plastics Treaty is an opportunity to beat this toxic …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC;) on February 01, 2024, issued the Environment Audit Notification. The Central Government hereby issues this notification for environmental audit of the projects, activities and processes that are mandated to obtain environmental clearances and/or approvals from the Central Government and/or from the …
Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of In Re: T N Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 31/01/2024. The judgment is in the context of institutionalisation and reconstitution of the Central Empowered Committee. "The role of the constitutional courts is therefore to monitor the proper …
