Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
The efficient movement of goods and services is important in achieving sustainable development. All main modes of freight – road, water, air, and rail – have impacts on the economy, environment, and society that need to be managed. Freight trucks account for 24% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from …
The 2011 Review of Maritime Transport, published by the UNCTAD highlights challenges of adapting maritime transport to the impacts of climate change, primarily sea-level rise, and provides an update on the development of measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport. A chapter on developments in sea-borne trade …
The European Commission adopted a roadmap of 40 concrete initiatives for the next decade to build a competitive transport system that will increase mobility, remove major barriers in key areas and fuel growth and employment. At the same time, the proposals will dramatically reduce Europe's dependence on imported oil and …
This guidebook covers a range of transport technologies and practices that can significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and help achieve key development goals at the same time. All the options are dealt with in simple language, and approaches for implementing these technologies are also provided. This guidebook would be …
High protein food, including milk, eggs, meat and fish, is likely to become dearer by 10 per cent soon due to re-classification of bird and animal feed by the Ministry of Railways for a higher freight rate. The ministry under Mamata Banerjee has re-classified de-oiled cakes and oil meals from …
More than 80% of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and an even higher percentage of developing-country trade is carried in ships. The Review of Maritime Transport, an annual publication prepared by the Division on Technology and Logistics - UNCTAD secretariat, is an important source of information on …
A GEF-STAP (Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel) Advisory Document entitled 'Advancing Sustainable Low-Carbon Transport Through the GEF' has been published. The Bridging the Gap partner TRL co-authored this Advisory Document that reviews past and planned GEF support to the transport sector as well as providing strategic advice on the options …
C Shivakumar | ENS OVER 100 acres of agricultural lands would be lost if the government goes ahead with its plan to build a new truck terminal on 120 acres of land in Karunakaracheri and Annambedu villages along the proposed Outer Ring Road, according to official sources. CMDA area development …
Transport is the sector with the highest final energy consumption and, without any significant policy changes, is forecast to remain so. In 2008, the IEA published 25 energy efficiency recommendations, among which four are for the transport sector. The recommendations focus on road transport and include policies on improving tyre …
This report explores the current methods used to generate air emissions information from all freight transportation activities and their suitability for purposes such as health and climate risk assessments, prioritization of emission reduction activities, and public education. The report highlights the state of the practice, and potential gaps, strengths, and …
Chennai: The country's existing network of roads, rail and waterways will be insufficient as freight movement will increase about three-fold in the coming decade and the shortfall in logistics will put India's growth at risk. To overcome this major problem, based on the current trends, India requires to spend $500 …
As the key development partner in Asia, ADB needs to explore opportunities to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (or carbon emissions) and attract eligible funds for low carbon initiatives. This evaluation knowledge brief provides new tools to measure how different transport projects funded by ADB affect carbon emissions and offers …
This report discusses the losses to the economy due to poor logistics infrastructure, which will substantially increase under current trajectory of infrastructure development, and recommends a new, balanced modal approach for India's logistics infrastructure development. The report reveals that losses to the economy will increase from $45 billion (over 4 …
JAIPUR: The process of acquisition of land for the dedicated freight corridor passing through Rajasthan will commence soon. A review meeting of the Railways, presided over by Minister of State for Railways K.H. Muniyappa and attended by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here on Wednesday expressed the confidence that work on …
Transport is a fast growing source of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) the world over. No approach to carbon emission mitigation can be comprehensive without addressing the transport sector. India has adopted a National Plan of Action on Climate Change as a positive step towards mitigating carbon emission levels. Improving energy …
Farmers in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh are protesting acquisition of their farmlands for the eastern section of a dedicated freight corridor. The railway ministry plans to acquire 622 hectares in 30 villages of Chandauli. “The soil here is fertile. Even if the government gives us handsome compensation, we would …
The Golden quadrilaterals of the Indian Railways consisting of routes connecting the four metros and the diagonals carry over 55% of freight traffic. These routes are already oversaturated. Capacity constraints on these routes have had a major contribution to the loss of market share of railways. There is an urgent …
