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Biodiversity

Protecting 30% of the planet for nature

The World Economic Forum now ranks biodiversity loss as a top-five risk to the global economy, and the draft post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework proposes an expansion of conservation areas to 30% of the earth’s surface by 2030 (hereafter the “30% target”), using protected areas (PAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECM

Publication Date: 
09/07/2020
World Economic Forum
Tags:
Global, Biodiversity, Agriclture, Economy, Forests, Fisheries
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding steps to improve infrastructure of the forest department, Delhi, 02/07/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Aditya N. Prasad & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/07/2020 regarding steps for appropriate enhancement of staff strength and infrastructure for the Forest Department, Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
02/07/2020
Tags:
Forest Management, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding felling of 490 Suru trees, Mahsulgaon, Vageshwariwadi, Maharashtra, 02/07/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahesh (Bala) T. Vengurlekar Vs State of Maharashtra dated 02/07/2020 regarding illegal felling of 490 Suru trees by the Vengurla Ubhadanda Lineshwar Devasthan (Temple Trust) at Mahsulgaon, Vageshwariwadi, Maharashtra. The NGT had sought a report from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) on the matter but no report was filed.

Judgement Date: 
02/07/2020
Tags:
Deforestation, Religious Places, Nagpur (D), Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste management in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 29/06/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ramesh Chandra Kapri Vs State of Uttarakhand dated 29/06/2020. The matter relates to waste management in Pithoragarh.

Report filed by the Secretary, Urban Department, State of Uttarakhand stated that the Solid Waste Management Plant, Pithoragarh would be functional by March 31, 2021.

Judgement Date: 
29/06/2020
Tags:
Solid Waste, Waste Management, Pithoragarh (D), Waste Disposal, Forests, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand)
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal on illegal construction in forest land adjacent to Kant Enclave, Faridabad, Haryana, 17/06/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kanwal Jeet Singh Vs Union of India & Others dated 17/06/2020 regarding illegal construction in forest land adjacent to Kant Enclave, Faridabad, Haryana.

Judgement Date: 
17/06/2020
Tags:
Forest Encroachments, Faridabad (T), Haryana, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Forests

Order of the High Court of Manipur on forest management in the state, 03/06/2020

Order of the High Court of Manipur in the matter of The Manipur Valley Village Reserve Forest Rights Protection Association Vs State of Manipur & Others dated 03/06/2020.

The petitioner had filed a PIL on the issue of forests and reserved forests of Manipur, which were being denuded and illegally encroached for various activities. The order noted that the "destruction of forests and invasion/intrusion of human beings in the forest domain displacing forest species appears to be a major factor for the series of diseases like the present COVID-19."

Judgement Date: 
03/06/2020
Tags:
Forests, Forest Conservation, Manipur, Deforestation, High Court, Forest Management, People - Animal Conflicts, Animal Diseases, North East, Forest Fires, Afforestation
Forests

The pollination services of forests: A review of forest and landscape interventions to enhance their cross-sectoral benefits

Most flowering plants, including wild species and many food crops, are pollinated by animals and are vital, therefore, for biological production and the maintenance of biodiversity. Pollinators benefit from diverse natural habitats for forage and nesting, especially when these are limited in plant production systems.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2020
FAO
Tags:
Global, Forests, FAO, Biodiversity, Forest Management
Forests

The State of the World’s Forests 2020: Forests, Biodiversity and People

While forest area has declined all across the world in the past three decades, the rate of forest loss has declined due to the growth of sustainable management.The rate of forest loss in 2015-2020 declined to an estimated 10 million hectares (mha), down from 12 million hectares (mha) in 2010-2015, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020).

Publication Date: 
22/05/2020
FAO
Tags:
Global, Forests, FAO, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development
Forests

Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 Key Findings

Globally deforestation continues, albeit at a slower rate, with 10 million hectares a year being converted to other uses since 2015, down from 12 million hectares a year in the previous five years, according to the key findings of a flagship report that is conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) every five

Publication Date: 
07/05/2020
FAO
Tags:
Global, Forests, Deforestation, FAO, Africa, Asia, Europe
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding a hot mix plant operating in Rajokri forest, Delhi, 06/05/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mall Road, Vasant Kunj RWA, Delhi Vs MoEF&CC & Others dated 06/05/2020 regarding a ready mix concrete (RMC) plant operating illegally in Rajokri protected forest area.The NGT disposed of the case after going through the report filed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Delhi, which informed the court that remedial action has been taken.

Judgement Date: 
06/05/2020
Tags:
Forests, Forest Encroachments, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court

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