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 main objective of this report is to strengthen understanding of climate-related risks and impacts in coastal megacities in developing countries using case studies of three cities that are different in their climate, hydrological, and socioeconomic characteristics. Specifically, it draws on an in-depth analysis of climate risks and impacts in …
This publication aims at providing an improved understanding of sea-level rise and variability to reduce the uncertainties associated with projections for sea-level rise, and hence contribute to more effective coastal planning and management. It presents a synthesis of the findings and recommendations from the discussion of position papers from a …
The draft action plan on climate change by Union Territory of Puducherry. It highlights various approaches and activities formulated for adopting six missions under NAPCC to mitigate the climate impacts. See also: State and National Climate Change Action Plans of India West Bengal state action plan on climate change Orissa …
THE High Court of Bombay in Goa has come down heavily on the state’s coastal village panchayats for structures built in violation of the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) notification 1991. CRZ regulates activities on coastal stretches within 500 metres of the high tide line on the landward side. On June …
If we allow the mistakes committed in the forests to be repeated on the coastline, than we are likely to breed menace like naxalism, noted environmentalist Sunita Narain said today."The big issue right now is that we should not repeat the mistake committed in respect to our forest areas which …
These presentations at the regional media briefing workshop organised recently by Centre for Science and Environment in Goa highlight the challenges and threats confronting India
The focus of this Manual is primarily on three main areas of audit, namely, financial audit, compliance audit, and performance audit as they apply to environmental issues. Further, during the course of thematic discussions, the following areas of environment-related activities have been extensively covered with the objective of providing detailed …
DIGHA, 25 JULY: The Digha Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA) is taking up a World Bank-financed project to beautify the coast line to boost tourism. The DSDA has already submitted four proposals with an estimated cost of Rs 66 crore which include setting up of a better drainage and sewerage systems, …
As few more coastal panchayats submitted the compliance report, the Bombay High Court at Goa today gave different time frame to various panchayat bodies to submit the compliance report on constructions in No Development Zone. The Division Bench comprising of Justice A S Oka and Justice F M Reis today …
With an aim to rejuvenate Gandhian principles and values and to immortalise the historical salt march undertaken by the Mahatma in March-April 1930, the UPA government has launched a unique Rs 25-crore green project for Dandi and the surrounding villages to transform the area into an eco-friendly tourist destination. The …
Dandi: The Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative (Gandhi) memorial project was launched in Dandi, some 50 km off Surat, in coastal areas of Navsari district on Wednesday by Union minister of forest and environment Jairam Ramesh at Dandi. The project worth Rs 25 crore has been taken up …
Manas Dasgupta DANDI (GUJARAT): Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh launched the Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative project in the historic coastal village in south Gujarat on Wednesday. It was at Dandi that Mahatma Gandhi launched his salt Satyagraha 80 years ago. Mr. Ramesh …
Report on erosion emphasises assessment before implementation. Under scanner Development of container terminal at New Mangalore Port. Proposal to remove dredge from fishing harbours. Upgrade of ports at Old Mangalore, Honnavar and Malpe. Addition of facilities at Belekeri and Tadadi ports along coastal Karnataka. Our Bureau Mangalore, July 2 A …
Chennai: The World Bank has approved two projects worth $372 million to India, consisting of a $222-million IDA credit for the integrated coastal zone management project (ICZMP) and a $150-million IDA credit in additional financing for the ongoing Karnataka rural water supply and sanitation project((KRWSS), according to a release. India
The World Bank has approved credit worth USD 372 million for two projects related to coastal zone management and water supply and sanitation in Karnataka. While USD 222 million will be provided for the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, USD 150 million would go to the ongoing Karnataka Rural Water …
ONGOLE, June 4: The minister for major industries, Mr Kanna Lakshminarayana, said on Friday at Singarayakonda that the state government was going to develop at least one port in each coastal district from Nellore to Srikakulam. Participating in a private programme, Mr Lakshminarayana told newsmen that there are possibilities of …
