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Understanding and quantifying mountain tourism

While mountain tourism has become an increasingly relevant motivation for travel, data on its size and impact remains scarce, a new report from the UN agencies the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mountain Partnership (MP) makes clear.

Publication Date: 
26/04/2023
FAO
Tags:
Mountains, Tourism, Mountain Ecosystems, Global
Environment

Judgment of the Supreme Court regarding eco sensitive zones around national parks and sanctuaries, 26/04/2023

Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of In Re: T N Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/04/2023.

The Union of India had filed the application seeking modification/clarification of the order passed by the SC, June 3, 2022 (IA No 1000 of 2003 in WP (C) No 202 of 1995). The applicant (Union of India) was specifically seeking modification of the directions contained in paragraphs 56.1 and 56.5 of the order.

Judgement Date: 
26/04/2023
Tags:
Eco-Sensitive Zone, Government Of India (GOI), Protected Area Conservation, Supreme Court, National Parks, Sanctuaries, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)
Environment

Plastic pollution: the pressing case for natural and environmentally friendly substitutes to plastics

With plastic pollution becoming a global crisis over the past few years, finding material alternatives and substitutes to plastic material has gained urgency. However, it is crucial to carefully consider the socio-environmental consequences of plastic substitutes.

Publication Date: 
25/04/2023
UNCTAD
Tags:
Plastics, Pollution, Environment, India, Global
Environment

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding permission to cut 12575 mangrove by Prism Johnson in Raigad district, Maharashtra, 24/04/2023

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Bombay Environmental Action Group Vs Prism Johnson Ltd & Others dated 24/04/2023.

Bombay Environmental Action Group, the petitioner has challenged the judgment of the Bombay High Court, whereby Prism Johnson Ltd was permitted to cut 12575 mangrove spanning approximately 5.03 hectares in the ecologically sensitive area covered within Coastal Regulation Zone in the Raigad district.

Judgement Date: 
24/04/2023
Tags:
Mangroves, Raigarh (D), Maharashtra, Coastal Regulations, High Court, Supreme Court, Biodiversity Hotspots
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of snow bikes in and around Gulmarg wildlife sanctuary, Jammu & Kashmir, 20/04/2023

The NGT, April 20 directed ACS, Forest and Environment, Jammu & Kashmir to look into the matter of use of snow bikes in and around the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary and Eco Sensitive Zone.

Judgement Date: 
20/04/2023
Tags:
Gulmarg SA, Air Pollution, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Vehicular Pollution, Petrol, Jammu & Kashmir
Environment

Resilient mountain solutions: ten local solutions for global impact

This book presents 10 efficient, cost-effective and custom-made solutions that have been tested in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region and are suitable for up-scaling and out-scaling to other regions.

Publication Date: 
19/04/2023
ICIMOD
Tags:
Environment, Himalaya, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India, Asia
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cutting of trees for a tiger safari project, Corbett Tiger Reserve, 17/04/2023

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re : news item published in the Newspaper The Hindu dated 02.10.2022 titled “Over 6,000 trees illegally cut for tiger safari project in Corbett Reserve, says FSI report” dated 17/04/2023.

The matter has been taken up suo motu by the Tribunal in the light of captioned media report to the effect that 600 trees have been illegally cut in Corbett Tiger Reserve in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Division in Uttrakhand. It is further stated that the Forest Survey of India (FSI) was asked to assess the status of illegally felled trees.

Judgement Date: 
17/04/2023
Tags:
Corbett NP, Tiger Reserves, Deforestation, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Forest Act 1980, Forest Clearance
Environment

Joint committee report on the remedial measures taken by IRCON to contain the damage caused during the excavation of tunnel (T-77D), village Channar, Bankoot, district Rambar, Jammu & Kashmir, 17/04/2023

Joint Committee Report in OA No. 706 of 2022 (Asgar Ahmad Najar Versus Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Ors.).

Judgement Date: 
17/04/2023
Tags:
Rail Transport, Ramban (D), Waste Disposal, Land Degradation, Compensation, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Farmers, Jammu & Kashmir
Agriculture

Towards a taxonomy of agri-environmental regulations: a literature review

Regulations are an important part of the policy toolkit governments can use to address climate and environmental objectives in agriculture. This report reviews existing literature on the characteristics and assessment of environmental regulations in agriculture.

Publication Date: 
12/04/2023
OECD
Tags:
Agriculture, Environment, Climate Change
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of municipal solid waste management rules, 2016 and other environmental issues in Ladakh, 06/04/2023

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of 'Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issues' dated 06/04/2023.

The NGT directed setting up of a centralized single window mechanism for planning, capacity building and monitoring of waste management in Ladakh. It would be headed by an officer of the rank of Additional Chief Secretary with representation for concerned departments - Urban Development, Rural Development, Environment and Forest, Agriculture, Water Resources, Fisheries and Industries.

Judgement Date: 
06/04/2023
Tags:
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Water Pollution, Ladakh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Management, Sanitation

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