Report filed by the District Collector, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh regarding pollution and encroachment of Kolleru lake. A news item published in Enadu newspaper, January 23, 2024 said that illegal fish ponds were being dug in Kolleru lake and due to these illegal fish ponds, the Kolleru lake is being polluted. …
High hopes for fishing hitting sustainable levels as rise in aquaculture decreases over-exploitation of wild stocks Humans have never eaten so much fish and other seafood, but nearly half of it is no longer caught wild but is grown in farms, says the United Nations. New figures from the Rome-based …
The fisheries and aquaculture sector – a vital source of livelihoods, nutritious food and economic opportunities – has a key role to play in meeting one of the world’s greatest challenges: feeding a population set to rise to 9.6 billion people by 2050. This issue of The State of World …
The Ernakulam district panchayat has approved a plan to launch new aquaculture farms on 67 hectares during the current financial year under the guidance of the District Aquaculture Development Agency. A statement issued by the Public Relations Department said the plan was to spread the farming of varieties such as …
The Odisha government has unveiled its draft fisheries policy, aimed at bridging the gap between the demand and supply of fish for domestic consumption, encouraging public private partnership (PPP) investment in fisheries sector and tapping the untapped potential of aquaculture to ensure food and nutritional security. Other objectives of the …
This circular contains a selection of current and recent climate change adaptation activities and measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. These examples provide an overview of the types of adaptation activities and programmes rather than a comprehensive review of adaptation activities addressing fisheries and/or aquaculture. Some of the highlighted …
Though Tamil Nadu has a long coastline and a good fish catch, maintaining quality of the catch is a serious issue. A two-day seminar on developing fisheries in water-deficient regions got under way here on Tuesday. It aims to find various ways to enthuse the government into developing policies that …
This circular contains a selection of current and recent climate change adaptation activities and measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. These examples provide an overview of the types of adaptation activities and programmes rather than a comprehensive review of adaptation activities addressing fisheries and/or aquaculture. Some of the highlighted …
Antimicrobial resistance is a critical threat to public health. The value of antibiotics for human health is immeasurable, but were one to try to measure, a plausible estimate of the increase in life expectancy attributable to antibiotics might be 2 to 10 years. If we multiply this increase by 300 …
This report for the year ended 31 March 2012 has been prepared for submission to the President under Article 151 of the Constitution. The results of test audit of the financial transaction of the central autonomous bodies under the various provisions of the Comptroller and Auditor General's (Duties, Powers and …
The world will need 70 percent more food, as measured by calories, in order to feed a global population of 9.6 billion people in 2050 finds this new report by UNEP, UNDP, WRI and the World Bank. Also provides solutions to close the food gap by reducing excessive consumption. New …
This report analyzes global prospects for fisheries and aquaculture. The World Bank Group (WBG) Agriculture Action Plan 2013-15 summarizes critical challenges facing the global food and agriculture sector. An ever-increasing global population necessitates adequate food and nutrition for the growing population through increased production and reduced waste. Production increase must …
Despite abundant freshwater aquaculture resources in the state, Odisha depending on Andhra Pradesh to meet its demand for fish is really unfortunate, said experts at a workshop organized at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) here on Saturday. "There is an urgent need to develop entrepreneurship in freshwater aquaculture …
This document will focus on several particularly high priorities that have been identified by member nations: building inclusive and efficient food chains in Pacific Island countries (PIC); revitalizing the coconut sector for increased resilience and food security; sustainable intensification of aquaculture; livestock production: achievements, problems and impact on human health; …
This report addresses the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. N2O is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere. Global anthropogenic N2O emissions are rapidly increasing and are expected to almost double by 2050 unless mitigation action …
This report addresses the benefits of drawing down nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. N2O is now the most significant ozone-depleting substance emission and the third most important greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere. Global anthropogenic N2O emissions are rapidly increasing and are expected to almost double by 2050 unless mitigation action …
Environment and forests minister Hasan Mahmud slammed Transparency International, Bangladesh for its recent investigation report on the government’s climate change trust fund utilization. Read more in this October 2013 edition of the Monthly Bangladesh State of the Environment Report published by the South Asia Environment Portal. Read and Share. ENVIRONMENT …
If National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has its way, fishermen along the Tamil Nadu coast can sail just a few kilometres into the sea once in a few months and return with a catch of 10 tonnes. The institute has come up with technology to breed fish in huge …
Ground water is a significant source for drinking, agricultural and aquaculture purposes in Godavari region. Groundwater if contaminated due to manmade activities cause concern on environment and human health. The aim of the present study is to review the impact of aquaculture on environment briefly and to assess the ground …
The Punjab Government today said it has earmarked funds to the tune of Rs 11.16 crore for 2013-14 to promote fish farming in the state. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Fisheries minister Gulzar Singh Ranike said an outlay of Rs 11.16 crore has been earmarked in the annual plan 2013-14 …
MAWPUN: The State Fisheries Research and Training Institute, complete with low cost fibre reinforced plastic hatchery was launched at Mawpun, near Umroi on Thursday. Inaugurating the building and hatchery, State PWD Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar lauded the Fisheries Department for what he termed as a “quality initiative” in the State. The …
