Habitat And Urbanisation

Centre prepares new CRZ notification draft

Special regulations for Goa, Mumbai and Sunderbans region
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI, SEPT 14
The Environment and Forest Ministry has come out with a fresh draft of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2010, improving upon the one issued in April, with special regulations for Goa, Mumbai, Kerala and the Sunderbans region of West Bengal.
It permits reconstruction and repair works

Publication Date: 
15/09/2010
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, Coastal Regulations, Goa, Mumbai, Kerala, Sundarbans, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Mangroves, Coastal Development, Habitat And Urbanisation
Environment

Draft CRZ Notification, 2010

The draft Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2010 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests on 13th September 2010 impose fresh restrictions on development activity within 500 meters of the Indian coastline.
Publication Date: 
13/09/2010
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Tags:
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, Environment, India, Coastal Development, Solid Waste, Industrial Pollution, Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Coastal Regulations
Habitat And Urbanisation

Maharashtra nod for Ratnagiri project

By Surendra Gangan | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

The state cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for the pilot project of the coastal zone management project in Ratnagiri.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded project is to be implemented in three phases over the course of nine years, with a total cost of Rs827 crore.

The ADB will contribute Rs480 crore of the funds, with the state contribu

Publication Date: 
10/09/2010
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Coastal Development, Ratnagiri (D), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Maharashtra, Habitat And Urbanisation
Environment

State approves Rs 826 cr plan for coastal mgmt

MUMBAI: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 826 crore project for coastal protection and management.

Publication Date: 
09/09/2010
Times Of India (Mumbai)
Tags:
Mumbai, Coastal Development, Coastal Regulations, Water Resources, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ratnagiri (D), Mangroves
Climate Change

Climate risks and adaptation in Asian coastal megacities: a synthesis report

The main objective of this report is to strengthen understanding of climate-related risks and impacts in coastal megacities in developing countries using case studies of three cities that are different in their climate, hydrological, and socioeconomic characteristics.

Publication Date: 
31/08/2010
The World Bank
Tags:
Climate Change, Urbanisation, Asia, India, Urban Planning, Coastal Development, Coastal Erosion, Urban Environment, Climate Impacts
Climate Change

Sea-level rise and variability: a summary for policy makers

This publication aims at providing an improved understanding of sea-level rise and variability to reduce the uncertainties associated with projections for sea-level rise, and hence contribute to more effective coastal planning and management.

Publication Date: 
31/08/2010
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Tags:
Sea Level Rise, Coastal Development, Climate Change, Glaciers, Antarctica, Greenland, Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation
Climate Change

Draft action plan on climate change - Puducherry

The draft action plan on climate change by Union Territory of Puducherry. It highlights various approaches and activities formulated for adopting six missions under NAPCC to mitigate the climate impacts.

Publication Date: 
20/08/2010
Government of Puducherry
Tags:
Climate Change, Pondicherry, Mangroves, Coastal Regulations, Coastal Development, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forests, Wildlife, Climate Impacts, Climate Mitigation, Tsunami
Forests

Goa forest issues should happen on coastline: Sunita Narain

If we allow the mistakes committed in the forests to be repeated on the coastline, than we are likely to breed menace like naxalism, noted environmentalist Sunita Narain said today.

Publication Date: 
13/08/2010
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Goa, Forests, Sunita Narain, CSE, Coastal Development, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)
Environment

CSEs regional media briefing workshop on coasts, coastal populations and their concerns

These presentations at the regional media briefing workshop organised recently by Centre for Science and Environment in Goa highlight the challenges and threats confronting India

Publication Date: 
12/08/2010
Centre for Science and Environment
Tags:
Coastal Development, Environment, Marine Fisherfolk, Marine Fisheries, India, Ports, Beaches, Sea Level Rise, Climate Change, Marine Pollution, Oil Pollution, Coastal Regulations
Water Resources

Do you think the Coastal Regulation Zone norms should be relaxed in cities like Mumbai?

Lying between development and the deep blue sea, Maharashtra

Publication Date: 
10/08/2010
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Coastal Development, Coastal Regulations, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Water Resources, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)

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