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National Agroforestry Policy 2014
This policy, approved by the Cabinet on February 6, deals with problems agroforestry sector is facing at present, including adverse policies, weak markets and a dearth of institutional finance. Read text of this policy.
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Enhancing sustainable livelihoods of the poor through convergence of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA with various schemes
This report is a compilation of best practices on convergence of MGNREGA with other schemes from fourteen states across the country - Andhra Pradesh, A& N Islands, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, andRajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal.
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Industries in 2014
Industries in 2014 is a special report from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Last year Economist Intelligence Unit published Industries in 2013 and made a number of predictions about how 2013 would unfold
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The GLOBE climate legislation study: a review of climate change legislation in 66 countries
This comprehensive audit of climate legislation across 66 countries together responsible for around 88% of global manmade greenhouse gas emissions was launched at the 2nd GLOBE Climate Legislation Summit held at the Senate of the United States of America and at the World Bank, Washington D.C. See this package for the study, related policies and documents.
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Protecting climate finance: an anti-corruption assessment of the adaptation fund
Protecting Climate Finance: An Anti-Corruption Assessment of the Adaptation Fund is the first in a series of reports by Transparency International aimed at analysing the policies and practices that seven
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution caused by dying and printing industries in district Pali, Rajasthan, 05/03/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi - Circuit Bench, Jodhpur) in the matter of Kishan Paryavaran Sangaharsh Samiti, Jaipur Vs State of Rajasthan Ors. dated 05/03/2014) regarding pollution caused by industries which are operating and are carrying on business of dying and printing in the industrial estate of district Pali.
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How to win the argument on climate change: a five-point plan
This paper by Simon Maxwell, Executive Chair of CDKN, offers a five-point plan on how to win the public and policy argument on climate change.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding tube wells connection numbering 70,000 which were sought to be given to the farmers by the Government of Punjab, 05/03/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Safal Bharat Guru Parampara V/s State of Punjab & Ors dated 05/03/2014 regarding tube wells connection numbering 70,000 which were sought to be given to the farmers by the Government of Punjab.
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India energy subsidy review: a biannual survey of energy subsidy policies
This is the first edition of the India Energy Subsidy Review, a biannual publication of the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative. Part One outlines economic and policy developments affecting India’s subsidized
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Status report on implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 for the period ending 31st January, 2014
Status report on implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 for the period ending 31st January, 2014.
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State of the climate 2014
This State of the Climate is the third in a series of reports produced by CSIRO and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. It provides a summary of observations of Australia’s climate and analysis of the
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Worldwide cost of living index 2014: summary
This survey is published twice yearly that compares the prices of over 400 items across 160 products and services. These include food, drink, clothing, household supplies, home rents, recreation, transport,
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All India study on sectoral demand of diesel & petrol: report
70% of diesel and 99.6% petrol is consumed in the transport sector alone finds this all India study on sectoral demand of diesel & petrol conducted by M/s Nielsen (India) Pvt Ltd for Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), Petroleum Ministry.
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Guidelines for common bio-medical waste treatment facilities
These are revised draft guidelines for common bio-medical waste treatment facilities released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). These are applicable to all the upcoming Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTFs).
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Phasing-out Methyl Bromide in Developing Countries: a success story and its challenges
Under the Montreal Protocol, developing countries are required to phase out controlled uses of methyl bromide by 1 January 2015 and this UNEP publication analyzes factors that may affect the continuity of methyl bromide phase-out in the developing countries and possible ways to mitigate them.
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South Asia
Crises, vulnerability & poverty in South Asia
This report published by the South Asia Alliance for Poverty Eradication (SAAPE) focuses on crises, vulnerability & poverty in South Asia. It features voices of people against the injustice caused by crisis-led vulnerability and poverty across the sub-continent and suggests sustainable alternatives.
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Climate Change
World energy scenarios: composing energy futures to 2050
This new report by World Energy Council says that China and India will be most important countries to make biggest changes to the overall energy landscape up to 2050 and India will maintain its position as the fourth-largest energy consumer in terms of primary energy.
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Renewable Energy
Anil Agarwal Dialogue
Anil Agarwal Dialogue brings together different stakeholders to discuss issues of national importance. The previous editions of the dialogue have discussed mining, forest clearances and water management. These discussions have been instrumental in pushing for reforms in the respective sectors. This year, the Anil Agarwal Dialogue will address the issue of energy access and the role of renewable energy in providing energy to all.
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Down To Earth
Jumbo conflict
Human-elephant conflict is rising across India. Every year nearly 400 people are killed by elephants and about 100 elephants lose their lives. Enigmatically, the conflict is not restricted to the areas where elephants have traditionally been found. In fact, a large number of conflicts are being reported from regions that have had no elephant population for at least half a century.
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Centre for Science and Environment
Beijing’s action on air pollution outstrips that by Delhi, says CSE
New number crunching by the Centre for science and Environment expose that this winter if air quality classification and health alert system of Beijing or that of the US was applied the city would have been in frequent state of pollution emergency requiring contingency action
