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Energy

Green growth and decarbonization of energy systems in a changing world

This report aims to show how the transition to a low-carbon society through the decarbonization of energy systems can bring social and economic benefits and foster countries’ economic competitiveness.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Tags:
Energy, Low Carbon Economy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Finance, Renewable Energy, Environment Management, Private Sector, Carbon Dioxide
Environment

Environment concern not on Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation agenda

Bhayandar: Environmental concerns of the twin-city does not seem to be a priority on the agenda of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC).

Publication Date: 
17/05/2018
Free Press Journal (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Environment Management, Pollution, Ecology, Environmental Security, Environment
Environment

Government mulls ‘youth brigades’ to fight environmental degradation

The Ministry of Youth has announced plans to form youth groups focused on providing paid services in the protection of environment starting with the next financial year, the Minister for Youth has

Publication Date: 
11/05/2018
New Times (Rwanda)
Tags:
Environment, Trees, Afforestation, Environment Management, Africa, Rwanda
Environment

Pay 2% of capital investment for green clearance: Environment Ministry to Corporates

NEW DELHI: The environment ministry has firmed up guidelines that will require every corporate seeking green clearance to set aside up to 2% of its capital investment for Corporate Environment Resp

Publication Date: 
03/05/2018
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Environment Clearance (EC), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environment Management, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Land Acquisition, Displacement, Environment
Mining

Namibia: Improving the Environmental and Social Aspects of Mining Sector

Namibia is a relatively new entrant to the league of free countries of the world. In the three decades since its independence, the country has left no stone unturned to usher in a new era of progress and justice.

Publication Date: 
22/03/2018
Sujit Kumar Singh, Ishani Sonak, Arjun Vir Kol Chak
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Tags:
Mining, Mineral - Based Industry, Namibia, Environment Management, Africa
Air Pollution

Strict building norms to curb air pollution

Panaji: In an effort to tackle air pollution in towns and cities, the central government has set out to ensure that dust mitigation measures for construction and demolition activities are compulsor

Publication Date: 
06/03/2018
Times Of India (Goa)
Tags:
Goa, Air Pollution, Environment Clearance (EC), Environment Management, Industrial Pollution, PM 2.5, Environment Act 1986, Building Materials, Air Pollution Control
Economy

Better leadership, better world: women leading for the global goals

Women’s leadership in business is critical to driving significant economic opportunities and driving better performance, as well as broader, long-term benefits for society and the environment, according a new report released by WomenRising2030, an initiative launched by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission.

Publication Date: 
05/03/2018
Business and Sustainable Development Commission
Tags:
Economy, Women, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India, Global, Environment Management
Environment

Activist asks GSPCB to enforce 6-metre coal stack height at Adani berth

VASCO: Vasco-based activist Advocate Savio J F Correia has recently petitioned the GSPCB by pointing out omissions by the board while enforcing six metres coal stack height at the Adani Berth at Mo

Publication Date: 
05/02/2018
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Goa, Coal, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Environment Clearance (EC), Environment Management, Adani Port and SEZ Ltd, Environmental Security, Environment
Mining

Better safety measures in mining sector needed for ecological balance

NLCIL management earns appreciation for adopting self-sustaining mining methods

Publication Date: 
22/01/2018
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Mining, Environment Management, Ecology, Coal, Renewable Energy
Agriculture

Improving environmental practices in agricultural supply chains: The role of company-led standards

Food retailers and manufacturers are increasingly committing to address agricultural sustainability issues in their supply chains. In place of using established eco-certifications, many companies define their own supply chain sustainability standards. Scholars remain divided on whether we should expect such company-led programs to affect change. We use a major food retailer as a critical case to evaluate the effectiveness of a companyled supply chain standard in improving environmental farm management practices.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2018
Tannis Thorlakson, Jens Hainmueller, Eric F. Lambin
Global Environmental Change
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32-42
Tags:
Agriculture, South Africa, Food Process Industry, Environment Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Farmers, Organic Farming

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