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 …
FARMERS in Karnataka are now enjoying the fruits of labour in more ways than one. Not only are they earning from their produce, even carbon dioxide (CO2) trapped by the plants they grow is being sold by them. And, in the process, they are providing an economical option to developed …
The poor in Nepal appear to possess the Midas touch. Wherever the government has handed over control of degraded forestland to them under the leasehold forestry programme, the Himalayan country's ecology has staged a magical turnaround. In the process, the below poverty line (bpl) households have unfolded economic miracles also. …
If Arunachal Pradesh has over 80 per cent forest cover, one of the highest in India, what sort of appreciation does it get? The Supreme Court's ruling of 1996, which places restriction on felling of trees, says that the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, has to be implemented in order to …
it is a paradox of sorts. Even as the Orissa farmers reel under recurring spells of droughts and floods, the state government has decided to raise the water tax for irrigation. The raised tax, to be imposed from the next kharif season, is substantial. The farmers will now have to …
according to a recent study by the us based non-governmental organisation Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc), China has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 17 per cent in the four-year period from 1996 to 2000, even as its economy grew by 36 per cent. This reduction was the result of …
the European Union (eu) governments have recently approved a new directive on renewable energy. The directive seeks to achieve the Kyoto Protocol targets of the eu. As per the directive, eu's member states must ensure that renewable energy sources supply 12 per cent of gross internal energy consumption and 22.1 …
few realise that behind the colourful contemporary folk art of Mithila paintings is a powerful message of conservation and an indication of the region's rich biodiversity. Traditionally done in the Madhubani region of north Bihar, the paintings were originally made by women as
THE book, written by academicians from various Indian universities including Gopal Kodikodi and edited by Rabindra N Bhattacharya, has been designed to meet the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students with enough of academic material and case studies. It focuses on theoretical aspects of environmental economics with some generic case …
A document that will aid in conserving the environment of Argentina has been drafted by the country's non-governmental organisations. The document will become the country's national strategy to protect biodiversity. "The document talks about the best ways to conserve biodiversity along with sustainable use of its components within the context …
WHAT TO DO l Set up a multi stakeholder's panel to chart out a course for eis implementation, with a more decentralised approach l Introduce EIs in sectors where a credible database is available and scientific validity has been proved l Promote public disclosure schemes and encourage voluntary compliance. Simultaneously …
Remember the cartoon of the European explorer in North America, waving an axe to clear forests while moving towards the west coast a few centuries ago? The slogan "exploring the west' in China has a similar ring in the ear. China now has its eyes fixed upon its wild, barren …
Officials of several states in usa , led by Iowa and Michigan, have been directed to adopt the use of plant-based lubricants. A report issued by the US-based Institute for Local Self Reliance states that these lubricants are better than petroleum-based oils as they are biodegradable, less toxic and safe …
The message of community based water harvesting is spreading - not just in India but also globally. The Food and Agriculture Organisation ( fao ) now sees "increasing water harvesting and water conservation" as a key challenge for ensuring food security. For a large number of people, especially those who …
a village famous for its delicious mangoes is now also an outstanding example of community participation and local entrepreneurship. Lying off the Lucknow Malihabad road near Kakori, in Uttar Pradesh, the village has had its share of troubles. Deteriorating and diminishing yields had pushed the people into the grip of …
Unlike sub-Saharan African countries, Brazil will not get discounts on two Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (aids) drugs that us-based Merck and Co Incorporation is planning to offer. "The discount on crixivan and stocrin is not applicable to Brazil,' said Marcos Levy, director of corporate affairs at Merck's Brazil unit. Responding …
cipla Limited of Mumbai has invited the wrath of multinationals companies (mncs) for offering to sell aids drugs at a cheap prices. The company proposes to sell the medicines to non-government organisations and doctors who would then distribute it in South Africa, where aids cases are high. The lowest price …
the European Union (eu), excluding France, has decided to end all barriers to trade with world's 48 poorest countries. The agreement on "almost every thing, but arms' aims to give to these countries duty and quota free access to eu markets. The agreement will take effect from March 5, 2001. …
