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 …
The Indian government has introduced a new set of draft rules aimed at addressing the issue of crop residue burning and promoting environmental sustainability. These rules are known as the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023. The rules mandate the use of crop residue by …
Environmental crime is on the rise and is of growing concern to policy makers, to legitimate businesses, and more broadly to the general public. While measuring the scale of environmental crime is very challenging, available estimates indicate that it is growing rapidly worldwide on average at over 8% per year, …
The great expansion of economic activity since the end of World War II has caused an unprecedented rise in living standards, but it has also caused rapid changes in earth systems. Nearly all types of natural capital—the world’s stock of resources and services provided by nature—are in decline. Clean air, …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on June 27, 2023, issued notification for draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023. The following has been stated- A Green Credit Programme is proposed to be launched at the national level to leverage a competitive market-based approach for Green Credits …
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued draft Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units. These Guidelines were issued on 20th June, 2023. Stone crushing sector is an important industrial sector engaged in producing crushed stone of various sizes depending upon the requirement which acts as raw material for various …
Trillions of dollars are wasted on subsidies for agriculture, fishing and fossil fuels that could be used to help address climate change instead of harming people and the planet, according to this report by the World Bank. This new World Bank report examines how subsidy reform can help safeguard the …
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2023. These Amendment Rules were notified on 14th June, 2023 and come into effect on that same date. The emission limits for new engines used for power generating set (hereinafter referred to as Genset) …
Nature-based solutions for green infrastructure – such as managing fresh water flows, improving agricultural productivity or planting native vegetation – provide multiple benefits to people, communities and their environment. As it stands, countries seeking to identify finance for nature-based solutions must navigate complex fragmented terms and language, as well as …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2023. These rules were notified on 5th June, 2023 and shall come into force on 5th June, 2025. The Amendment Rules aim to minimize environmental pollution and promote sustainable practices within the CPC …
This is the twenty-third volume of the publication on Indicators on Gender, Poverty, the Environment and Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in African Countries by the Statistics Department of the African Development Bank Group. The publication provides information on the broad development trends relating to gender, poverty, environmental issues …
Climate action in the Near and Middle East remains extremely weak in areas affected by armed conflict, and the most fragile and unstable places are almost entirely excluded from meaningful climate finance, this new report from the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross finds. High …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on May 17, 2023, issued the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2023 to further amend the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. The Following has been amended namely: In Schedule-1 (a) the entries for serial number 70 which states “Boilers” has been substituted. They …
To meet the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines. Harit Sagar Guidelines - 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation and maintenance while aligning with ’Working with Nature’ concept and minimizing impact on …
The ocean economy is worth between $3 trillion and $6 trillion and offers vast opportunities for developing countries to build resilience. But marine resources are under threat from climate change, pollution and overfishing. About 11 million tonnes of plastic flow into the ocean each year. Globally, 34% of fish stocks …
The report provides state of knowledge on chemicals in plastics and based on compelling scientific evidence calls for urgent action to address chemicals in plastics as part of the global action on plastic pollution. The “Chemicals in Plastics: A Technical Report” aims to inform the global community about the often-overlooked …
Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests global synthesis report is the most comprehensive knowledge review on kelp to date, revealing the state of science on the world’s kelp forests and providing recommended actions to build the recovery of the world’s kelp forests. Aiming to improve our …
As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, NITI Aayog in partnership with UNDP is bringing out the compendium of Best Practices in social sector showcasing 75 case studies which truly highlight the theme ‘Achievement@75’ at the local levels. These practices have been sourced from the 28 States and 8 …
Rejoinder on behalf of Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/04/2023. The rejoinder was to the affidavit of the Chief Secretary, Haryana (dated April 12, 2023), Mines and Geology Department, government of Haryana (April 11, 2023), affidavit of Haryana Pollution Control Board (March 10, 2023) …
While mountain tourism has become an increasingly relevant motivation for travel, data on its size and impact remains scarce, a new report from the UN agencies the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mountain Partnership (MP) makes clear. Mountain tourism …
Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of In Re: T N Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/04/2023. The Union of India had filed the application seeking modification/clarification of the order passed by the SC, June 3, 2022 (IA No 1000 of 2003 in WP …
