Guidelines for drinking-water quality: small water supplies
Small drinking-water supplies commonly experience operational, managerial, technical and resourcing challenges that impact their ability to deliver safe and reliable services. The needs and opportunities associated with these supplies therefore warrant explicit consideration in policies and regulations. These Guidelines, specifically tailored to small water supplies, build on over 60 years …
Improving the quality of walking and cycling in cities
This report examines the current conditions of walking and cycling in cities. It reviews the literature on the potential benefits of active mobility, highlighting the importance of moving away from car-centric development. It also explores how cities developed into car-centric environments, with a particular focus on moto-normative assumptions. The report …
Draft Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy 2024
The Government of Haryana on February 15, 2024, issued the Draft Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy -2024. The Objectives of the Policy are: a) To accelerate the development and adoption of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives as alternative fuel and feedstock sources in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission. b) …
Report on ground water quality in shallow aquifers of NCT of Delhi
The NCT of Delhi, being a densely populated region with a burgeoning urban landscape, faces unique challenges in maintaining the quality of its water resources. Recognizing the significance of the shallow aquifer, this report delves into a thorough analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ground water quality in …
Pricing forest carbon
Pricing forest carbon and putting in place the means and channels to pay for it are necessary conditions to achieve the 2030 mitigation goals. Yet, after more than 15 years of discussion, payments for emissions reductions from forests continue to be unreasonably low, both in terms of price and volume. …
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act 2024
The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) on February 15, 2024, issued the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to further amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. It applies, in the first instance, to the whole of the States of Himachal Pradesh and …
Asia and the Pacific SDG progress report 2024 : showcasing transformative actions
The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2024 is one of the annual flagship publications of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It provides an overview of SDG Progress in the region which serves as a foundation for many other activities conducted …
2023 state of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector
The 2023 state of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector focuses on the intersection of ASM and sustainable development goal 5 (SDG 5) - achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. It applies the SDG 5 framework for the first time to systematically report on gender inequalities …
India monthly ambient air quality snapshot: January2024
India’s air quality deteriorated in January 2024, as the winter season and low wind speed trapped pollutants near the surface, according to this report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The report, titled “India Monthly Ambient Air Quality Snapshot: January 2024”, analysed the data from …
Report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi through Delhi Jal Board on the presence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater samples, 14/02/2024
Report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi through Delhi Jal Board in compliance of NGT order dated December 22, 2023.
The matter related to a news report (Hindustan Times, November 30, 2023) on arsenic present in groundwater in 25 states and fluoride in 27 states.
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