Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
When it comes to caring for the greens, there is no stopping the Tatas. At least, the string of awards says so. The Jamshedpur plant of Tata Motors Limited has added another feather in its cap by bagging the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award, 2011. The automobile major, which also …
The government has awarded two institutions and an individual with the prestigious "National Environment Award-2011" for their outstanding contribution for the cause of protecting environment. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the award to the recipients at the function while inaugurating the World Environment Day-2011 programmes at Bangabandhu International Conference …
Much of the thrust for industry to become energy efficient will require huge financing from banks. But it seems they are reluctant to fund the efforts.
This report by the Ministry of Mines presents the draft Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) for the mining sector in India in light of the recommendations of the Anwarul Hoda Committee, a High Level Committee set up by the Planning Commission in 2005. The draft SDF prepared by ERM India Pvt. …
The best way to promote clean energy is to ignore climate change and focus on things like jobs, money and national security. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028145.900-time-to-wave-the-greenspangled-banner.html
Ministry of Mines directed Indian Bureau of Mines to prepare the draft guidelines on “Environmental aspects of quarrying of minor minerals – Evolving of Model Guidelines” on following topics: Mining frame-work of minor minerals; Frame-work on cluster of mining; and Guidelines for reclamation & rehabilitation.
The Sri Lankan government is to give priority to environmental protection with the implementation of two projects. The Central Environment Authority (CEA) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Peradeniya University and with the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to implement the two projects. CEA Chairman …
This report focuses on a crucial piece of the puzzle in the creation of a low-carbon economy - consumers. With three quarters of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions either directly or indirectly attributable to consumer actions, we cannot ignore the significant influence of the public's purchasing decisions on our ability …
Bamboo instead of concrete to be used for construction; focus on preserving natural flora, fauna in area In an effort to revitalise the banks of the river Yamuna and revive flora and fauna in the area, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has begun work on an ambitious project. It includes …
The Government of India through “Ministry for the Development of North-Eastern Region” (DoNER) has initiated the “North East Rural Livelihoods Project” for four north-eastern States (Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) of India. It is proposed to be implemented in 2 Districts of Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura and 3 Districts of …
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has notified various acts and rules for environmental governance. The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 elaborates the procedure for seeking environmental clearance and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Environment Management Plans. However there is a need to integrate the environmental concerns …
Punjab unveils new mining policy The Punjab Government on Tuesday unveiled its new mining policy wherein it has proposed a cap on the maximum retail price of sand and to put it under the Essential Commodities Act to curb its hoarding.
Project developers will have to demonstrate that diversion of forest land is essential, as per tightened norms of the Environment Ministry. The effort is to minimise diversion of forests. It is felt that developers often seek diversion of forests as it is simpler than acquiring non-forest land. As the number …
High prices and concerns about energy security in the oil and gas industry are driving expansion into ever more sensitive environments with greater technological, political and social risks. While brands such as BP, Shell and ExxonMobil are well known, some 70 per cent of oil and gas industry activities are …
The Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) provides general environmental and social policies, guidelines, codes of practice and procedures to be integrated into the implementation of the World Bank-supported APL on Strengthening Cross-Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia. The purpose of this document is to outline a Framework for …
M/s Rajan Coal Washery Limited has Proposed to install Coal washery of capacity 0.96 MTPA at Village- Chote Dhoumarpali, Tehsil- Kharsia, Dist- Raigarh, State- Chhattisgarh. The report has been prepared as per the TOR (vide letter No.587 /SEACCG/ EC/CW/RIG/10 Dated. 22/01/2011). With a view to assess the potential environmental impacts …
Stakeholder Forum together with the Commonwealth Secretariat have produced a new book as part of of the sdg2012 programme entitled: "A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Development Governance". The guide was initiated by Stakeholder Forum and the Commonwealth Secretariat in response to the perceived ‘knowledge gap’ on the history and dynamics …
The Environmental Impact Assessment report has been prepared for the proposed 1600 MW power (2×800 MW) to be set up near a small village called Udangudi in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu by UPCL. It would be developed with super critical technology to obtain benefits under clean development mechanism (CDM Project). …
The special projects unit of the Central Environmental Authority is building up a data base on the environmental information of Sri Lanka. The environmental data are to be made available in compact disks and the Gampaha district CD has already been released. The environmental databases of Monaragala, Badulla and Hambanthota …
