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Re-energizing Maharashtra: an assessment of renewable energy policies, challenges and opportunities
The purpose of the study is to present a detailed overview of the status of renewable energy in Maharashtra and to identify the key barriers and challenges to the growth of RE in the state. The study has
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Coping with climate change: the roles of genetic resources for food and agriculture
Genetic resources for food and agriculture play a crucial role in food security, nutrition and livelihoods and in the provision of environmental services. They are key components of sustainability, resilience
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Renewables for lifestyle shift: a user-friendly booklet on renewable energy applications in India
This booklet attempts to demystify renewable energy based technologies, and brings it a step closer to the general masses from a practical perspective. It provides handy and useful information on applications
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Global status report on noncommunicable diseases 2014
Urgent government action is needed to meet global targets to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and prevent the annual toll of 16 million people dying prematurely – before the age of
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Environmental livelihood security in Southeast Asia and Oceania
This document addresses the need for explicit inclusion of livelihoods within the environment nexus (water-energy-food security), not only responding to literature gaps but also addressing emerging dialogue
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People’s perception study: renewable energy in India 2014
WWF-India conducted a Renewable Energy Survey to understand people’s perception on renewable energy and determine the level of acceptability among Indian citizens of the use of renewable energy sources.The
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Sanitation mapping of groundwater contamination in a rural village of India
Availability of clean water and adequate sanitation facilities are of prime importance for limiting diarrheal diseases. We examined the spatial information on the groundwater quality and sanitation facilities
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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2015
An Ordinance further to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This Ordinance may be called the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2015.
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Judgement of National Green Tribunal regarding quarrying of brick earth in the State of Uttar Pradesh, 14/01/2015
Judgement of National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Lokendra Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh through Chief Secretary Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow regarding quarrying
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Draft Model Building Bye-Laws 2015
The Building Bye-Laws shall apply to the building activity in the State/Urban Center/Town for which they are framed. Except hereinafter or otherwise provided, these Bye-Laws shall apply to all development,
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Indoor air quality guidelines: household fuel combustion
Almost 3 billion people, in low- and middle-income countries mostly, still rely on solid fuels (wood, animal dung, charcoal, crop wastes and coal) burned in inefficient and highly polluting stoves for
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Amendment to CRZ notification
Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O.19 (E), dated the 6th January, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the CRZ notification),
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Nepal multiple indicator cluster survey 2014: key findings
The Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was carried out in 2014 by Central Bureau of Statistics, Government of Nepal, as part of the global MICS programme. Technical support was provided by
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RE-energising Karnataka: an assessment of renewable energy policies, challenges and opportunities
This report presents results of a three-month study commissioned by Climate Parliament – an international network of legislators working to promote RE to combat climate change. The primary audience of
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Urban mobility plans: national approaches and local practice
The document reviews approaches for Urban Mobility Plans (UMP) from various countries and showcases a growing number of examples calling for a shift away from the traditional, infrastructure-oriented approach
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The State of Environmental Migration 2014
As the environment, climate change and migration complex nexus is drawing increasing attention in the contemporary international agenda, The State of Environmental Migration 2014: Review of the Year 2013
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State of environmental clearances in India: procedures, timelines and delays across sectors and states
Trade-off between economic development and environmental protection becomes critical for any country aspiring for high growth for achieving development objectives. Within India, “Green clearances”, an
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Future proofing Indian cities: Bangalore action plan for water and sanitation infrastructure
The purpose of the action plan is to provide the tools to plan Bangalore’s resilience, as well as the capacity to act among city leaders, infrastructure and service providers and amongst the community.
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South Asia
Assessing the costs of climate change and adaptation in South Asia
With a population of 1.43 billion people, one-third of whom live in poverty, the South Asia developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) face the challenge of achieving and sustaining rapid economic growth to reduce poverty and attain other Millennium Development Goals in an era of accentuated risks posed by global climate change. -
Climate Change
Spotlight on HFCs on day-one of Montreal Protocol meet
India's softened stance renews hopes for discussions that could result in an equitable regime to phase down the super greenhouse gases.
The first day of the 26th Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Paris was marked with hope offered by India on the debate on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The Montreal Protocol regulates substances that deplete the ozone layer. These include aerosols, refrigerants and solvents. -
Renewable Energy
Global bioenergy supply and demand projections for the year 2030
Biomass has an auspicious future in the world’s supply of renewable energy. REmap 2030, the global roadmap developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), foresees a major role for modern, sustainable biomass technologies in efforts to double the share of renewables in the energy mix.
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Down To Earth
Warm and convenient
Researchers are developing low-cost warmers for infants even as doctors remain divided over the efficacy of the product
India is not likely to meet the Millennium Development Goal 4 which aims to reduce mortality of children under five years of age by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. A major reason for the country’s failure to meet the targets is its inability to keep newborns warm, who need to maintain a body temperature of 370 C.
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Centre for Science and Environment
WHO says India ranks among the world’s worst for its polluted air. Out of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, 13 are in India
This shocker has come when the Auto Fuel Policy committee is all set to announce its recommendations for the emissions standards roadmap for vehicles and fuels
The government must respond to the public health crisis and give an effectively stringent roadmap to cut toxic risk from the burgeoning vehicle numbers.
