This document provides an outline of a presentation on India and climate change by Ministry of Environment and Forests.

Whereas, Mount Abu area has significant ecological importance

Whereas, the Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary (about 80 kilometers from West of Delhi) attracts around 35,000 variety of migratory birds belonging to over 250 species during winter and water problem at Bharatpur National Park of Rajasthan, this Sanctuary provides an alternate wintering site to the migratory water fowls which has enhanced its importance; And Whereas, it is necessary to conserve and pro

Letter to M/s Gujarat State Electricity Corpn. Ltd. from Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding Terms of Reference of 800 MW Extension Unit of Wanakbori TPS, District Khera, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat State Electricity Corpn. Ltd dated 3rd June, 2009

The Government of India has been implementing the National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP) in close collaboration with the State/UT Governments since the year 1985-86. Under the programme, 115 wetlands have been identified till now by the Ministry which require urgent conservation and management interventions.

Whereas, the Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary (about 80 kms from West

This latest report focuses on the threats to biodiversity, status of implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan and progress achieved towards meeting the 2010 biodiversity target.

Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 114(E), dated the 19th February 1991, (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), the Central Government declared Coastal Stretches as Coastal Regulation Zone and restrictions were imposed on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations and processes in the said Zone.

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India proposes to embark on a project, namely, Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP), at two sites of global and national biodiversity importance in the country.

Finalization of TOR for the development of Multi Product SEZ (Phase 1B and Social Infrastructure) at Mundra, Kachchh, Gujarat by M/s Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone Ltd (31/03/2009).