Affidavit filed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam in the matter of news item titled "the last feral horses in India" appearing in Mongabay, November 5, 2024. The matter relates to the critically endangered status of feral horses in the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park as well as of smuggling of these …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hazi Ariff Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 08/04/2019 regarding illegal constructions on the Sahibabad Drain, Ghaziabad as well as encroachments on green belt area in Vaishalli Zone-5. NGT directs Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam and other respondents representing the …
Urban residence is associated with a higher risk of some psychiatric disorders, but the underlying drivers remain unknown. There is increasing evidence that the level of exposure to natural environments impacts mental health, but few large-scale epidemiological studies have assessed the general existence and importance of such associations. Here, we …
A new law that seeks to regulate the management and control of Kampala city's green infrastructure is in the offing. The Urban Green Infrastructure Ordinance, 2019, a copy which Daily Monitor has seen, is expected to be ready by May this year. It is expected to be tabled before Kampala …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hari Kishan Vs State of Haryana dated 21/02/2019 regarding damage to the trees alongside the roads and parks in Sector 21 D, Faridabad, Haryana, by Vibal Hospital, Faridabad. A report received from Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (HoFF), Forest Department, …
Living in areas with higher levels of surrounding greenness and access to urban green areas have been associated with beneficial health outcomes. Some studies suggested a beneficial influence on mortality, but the evidence is still controversial. Researchers used longitudinal data from a large cohort to estimate associations of two measures …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ankush Goyal Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 02/01/2019 regarding parks being used as cremation ground in C Block, Sector 17, Noida. NGT directs Noida Development Authority and Utter Pradesh Pollution Control Board look into the matter and take appropriate …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rakesh Tihara Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 03/12/2018 regarding a park in Sundar Nagar is being mis-used for organizing events, illegally and in disregard of environmental norms. There is illegal use of diesel generators, non- compliance of requirements …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chandra Shekhar Gupta Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 15/11/2018 regarding encroachment on public park at Sai Puram Delhi Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. National Green Tribunal directs District Magistrate, Meerut to look into the matter and take appropriate action in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunil Kumar Pachauri Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 15/11/2018 regarding encroachment of forest park and green belt near house no. F-55, Sector - Gamma-I, Greater Noida, District Gautam Budh Nagar. The applicant approached the concerned authority on which the …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 01/10/2018. This application has been filed by the DDA seeking permission to utilize the underground parking space provided at the Squash and Badminton Stadium for parking …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Praveen Kakar & Ors. Vs. MOEF&CC & Ors. dated 19/09/2018. Allegations in this application, inter-alia, are that there is encroachment of parks in green areas in Block C of Sushant Lok, Phase I, Gurgaon. Illegal extraction and supply of ground …
The research demonstrates for the first time how investors as well as citizens benefit from compact urban forms with good public transport connections, shared green spaces, and a mix of housing, shops, services, and businesses rather than urban sprawl. The research findings support the understanding and practices of leading investors …
Recognising the role of urban greenery in ameliorating the environment, countering the adverse effects of climate change, reducing pollution, providing healthy lung spaces and recreational spots in urban areas, the Government of Andhra Pradesh envisions “Andhra Pradesh Urban Greening Policy - 2018”.
Societies face the challenge of keeping people active as they age. Walkable neighborhoods have been associated with physical activity, but more rigorous analytical approaches are needed. Researchers used longitudinal data from adult residents of Brisbane, Australia (40–65 years of age at baseline) to estimate effects of changes in neighborhood characteristics …
Cool materials with higher solar reflectance compared with conventional materials of the same color are widely used to maintain cooler urban fabrics when exposed to solar irradiation and to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Photo-catalytic coatings are also useful to reduce air pollutants. Many studies related to these topics …
Many cities are already demonstrating their commitments to a more sustainable future and there are many excellent examples of green urban development, according to a new FAO publication called "Forests and sustainable cities - Inspiring stories from around the world" launched on the occasion of the International Day of Forests. …
As urban overheating is increasing, there is a strong public interest towards mitigation strategies to enhance comfortable urban spaces, for their role in supporting urban metabolism and social life. The study presents an assessment of the existing thermal comfort and usage of San Silvestro Square in Rome during the summer, …
This report contains ideas and case studies from around the world that showcase best practices in sustainable design for arid cities. At the heart of the report sit three key recommendations to shape the next century of city building in arid regions: Learning from the past. Build upon locally adapted …
Green roofs offer a series of benefits to buildings and to the urban environment. Their use in dry climates requires optimizing the choice of their components (i.e., vegetation, substrate and drainage layer) for the specific local climatic conditions, in order to minimize irrigations needs while preserving the attributes of the …
Green areas induce smaller increases in the air temperature than built-up areas. They can offer a solution to mitigating the urban heat island impacts during heat waves, since the cool air generated by a park is diffused into its immediate surroundings through forced or natural convection. The purpose of this …
