Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 promulgated by India to achieve the objectives of CBD mandates constitution of BMCs at all local body levels for the purpose of conservation of biodiversity. Howe...
The population of the Asiatic lion is confined only to Gujarat, and constitutes a single population that is vulnerable to extinction.
In 2013, the Supreme Court directed that a second home be created for the Asiatic lion in Kuno–Palpur Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
However, no concrete steps have been taken in this direction.On the contrary, regressive policy changes have been carried
out with the clear objective of undermining the Supreme Court’s judgment
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The population of the Asiatic lion is confined only to Gujarat, and constitutes a single population that is vulnerable to extinction.
In 2013, the Supreme Court directed that a second home be created for the Asiatic lion in Kuno–Palpur Sanctuary in
Madhya Pradesh. However, no concrete steps have been taken in this direction.On the contrary, regressive policy
changes have been carried out with the clear objective of undermining the Supreme Court’s judgment.
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Trees become the first victims of infrastructure expansion in urban areas.
Laws and institutions for the protection of trees have not kept pace with the increasing developmental pressures.
A fundamental reform in the law is needed, so that it is able to comprehensively protect trees in an urban landscape.DOWNLOAD PDF : CLICK HERE
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Trees become the first victims of infrastructure expansion in urban areas.
Laws and institutions for the protection of trees have not kept pace with the increasing developmental pressures.
A fundamental reform in the law is needed, so that it is able to comprehensively protect trees in an urban landscape.
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Trees become the first victims of infrastructure expansion in urban areas.
Laws and institutions for the protection of trees have not kept pace with the increasing developmental pressures.
A fundamental reform in the law is needed, so that it is able to comprehensively protect trees in an urban landscape.
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The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 promulgated by India to achieve the objectives of CBD mandates constitution of BMCs at all local body levels for the purpose of conservation of biodiversity. Howe...
Very few landscapes in India have been subjected to such intensive focus by the judiciary as the area known as Taj Trapezium Zone. It was the concern that the white marble of Taj was turning yellow...
As the air pollution crisis deepens in India, it is important to focus on sources of pollution. Though the focus is on the major sources of pollution, there is always a need to identify some of spe...
In order to meet its energy requirements, India has initiated projects for the recovery of Coal Bed Methane (CBM). Unlike wind and solar, CBM is not a renewable energy source and its recovery has s...
Coal fired power plants are today recognized as one of the major causes of air pollution. The recent decision of the Government to shut down the BadarpurThermal Power Station in Delhi is an acknowl...
India is the world’s third largest energy consumer, and its energy use is projected to grow at a rapid pace supported by economic development, urbanization, improved electricity access and an...
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body created under India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It is a 47 member committee headed by the Prime Minister of the country1 and ...
India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 mandates that a prior approval needs to be sought from the Central Government through Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)...
India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002 which was promulgated to meet the objectives of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) mandates creation of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at...
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with its focus on in-...
India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 mandates that a prior approval needs to be sought from the Central Government through the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&...
Standing Committee of the NBWL considered a total of 156 proposals, out of which 68 proposals were for diversion within Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Conservation Reserves...
The study analysed 423 proposals for forest diversion under India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 from January-December, 2019
13,656.60 hectares of forest land was recommended&nbs...
Quality of air and water arguably has the most immediate impact on the lives of citizens. Access to knowledge about the quality of air and water in their surroundings is therefore essential for a d...
Urban trees are crucial for checking road dust and gaseous contaminants. Hence, tree plantation is one of the
key actions listed in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to reduce pollutio...
The prevalent narrative around environmental assessment and clearance for projects is of causing delay and
hindrance in development. Analysis of state level environmental clearance data done...