Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday approved the cycle-sharing policy of the Unified Traffic Transportation Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Centre (UTTIPEC). The policy is aimed to promote the use of bicycles for last-mile connectivity and reduce pollution and vehicular congestion in the city. Cycle-sharing scheme, popular in European countries, allows …
In addition to pollution and congestion, the city of Beijing is also inflicted with a dearth of 3.5 million parking spaces. Due to the rapid growth of car ownership, parking has been a growing pain in Chinese mega-cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Meanwhile, cars parked on narrow streets or …
A Bill to provide for a scientifically planned framework for the safety of all road users; enabling the seamless development of a secure, efficient, cost-effective and inclusive transport system; the integration of road transport with other modes of transportation; and for the Constitution of National Highway Traffic Regulation and Protection …
India’s climate debate encompasses issues other than just energy choices and energy efficiency. It is an integrated puzzle around lifestyle choices, the aspirations of 1.2 billion people, and informed actions on the water, air quality and climate fronts. In the wake of the upcoming COP-21 talks at Paris and the …
After a strong finish in 2014, growth moderated in early 2015. Malaysia’s economy expanded by 6.0 percent in 2014, accelerating to 7.3 percent q/q saar in Q42014 due to resilient domestic demand and a pick-up of exports. Growth moderated to 4.7 percent q/q saar in Q1 2015 on account of …
The promise, prospects, and public policy trade-offs related to second-generation biofuels in road transport were addressed in an executive session convened at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on April 7 and 8, 2015. The workshop brought together twenty-eight of the world's leading experts from the fields of policy, …
Concerning the announced EU policy initiatives towards cleaner air and a further reduction of CO₂ emissions of heavy duty vehicles (HDVs), the European bus sector welcomes these initiatives and underlines the contribution which buses and public transport in general already make towards these aims. This policy paper demonstrates the contribution …
Africa is urbanizing at a very high pace, and both large and intermediate African cities are experiencing rapid and often unplanned growth. As a result, policy- and decision-makers face numerous challenges regarding planning, development and management of their cities. Based on growing concerns regarding mobility and accessibility in urban areas …
India is following the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP) as part of its international commitment under the Montreal Protocol to mitigate consumption of ozone depleting substances. This transition is almost complete in developed countries. However, the phaseout of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) has largely resulted in a transition towards Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which …
Despite a few recent success stories, clean-energy progress is falling well short of the levels needed to limit the global increase in temperatures to no more than 2 degrees Celsius, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) tracking report presented at the Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Mexico. The report, …
Pakistan’s first-ever Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR) report was launched on Monday focusing on federal and provincial budgetary allocations for climate change. The report was prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under guidance of the Ministry of Climate Change and in collaboration with the Ministry of …
BYD, a Chinese producer of electric vehicles and solar panels, will contribute to green Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games next year. Rio is determined to hold environment-friendly Olympics, setting an example of sustainability and leaving a green legacy for Brazil. Brazil's major cities have growing concerns about air pollution and …
A partnership between New Delhi and Dhaka to save the rare ecosystem of the Sundarbans and that agreement should be signed in a boat — that was Union Minister Suresh Prabhu’s suggestion as Environment Minister in 1998 to his counterpart in Dhaka which could not be carried out. Ahead of …
The Road Safety Committee formed by the Supreme Court to check lax enforcement of road laws has set the States a June 30 deadline to enforce 13 of its directives. They include removal of roadside advertisements and posters that obstruct the view of drivers or distract them and a ban …
Acting on the recommendations made by the Supreme Court appointed three-member committee, the Goa government has notified the State Road Safety Policy, and has announced a slew of initiatives to make the tourist state's roads a safer place to drive upon, director of transport Arun Desai said. The policy has …
National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently sought views from the Centre and NCR states on carpooling, asking them as to what incentives they could offer to promote the scheme. Carpooling is a grey area in the capital with no policy or even guidelines for verification of car owners and passengers, sharing …
Tasmania looks to fast-track take-up of electric vehicles to boost its credentials as a green manufacturing hub to replace old industries, and export clean energy to the mainland. Tasmania could end up totally renewable – a Green Apple Isle – in both electricity and transport. Tasmania is looking closely at …
The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought a response from the public works department for allegedly raising divider and closing roads on a 2-kilometre stretch in Greater Kailash (GK) Part II here. Justice Rajiv Shakdher also issued notice to the lieutenant-governor’s office and the Delhi government, seeking their response on …
Government will adopt public-private tie-ups and 'green' bonds to raise funds, forum told The mainland planned to raise funds for its environmental clean-up and carbon-reduction goals by creating public-private partnerships (PPPs) and issuing "green" bonds, officials from the central bank and other financial authorities said yesterday. The government is turning …
The Bharat Stage (BS) norms are equivalent to Euro norms on emission. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification regarding introduction of BS-IV auto fuel norms in additional cities inviting suggestions and objections from citizens on the implementation.
