Forests

Stepping up EU action to protect and restore the world’s forests

The European Commission (EC) adopted a framework of actions to protect and restore the world’s forests as part of efforts to conserve biodiversity, tackle climate change and support local livelihoods.

Publication Date:

23/07/2019

Source: European Commission

Tags:

Forests, European Union (EU), Deforestation

Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of debris of road construction on the river beds, Himachal Pradesh, 22/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajiv Verma Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 22/07/2019 regarding dumping of debris of road construction on the river beds. Photographs showing dumping by M/s R&B Construction at Tehsil Nichar, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh in River Satluj has been placed on record. According to Rajiv Verma, the applicant, the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) was not checking such illegal dumping.

Judgement Date:

22/07/2019

Tags:

River Pollution, Waste Disposal, Forests, Garbage, Himachal Pradesh, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court

Mining

Protest begins against mining in Nallamala

The AMD had sought permission to carry out survey and drilling of boreholes around Amrabad-Udimalla-Narayanpur.

Publication Date:

22/07/2019

Source: Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)

Tags:

Telangana, Mining, Environmentalists, Tribals, Forests

Forests

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Traditional Forest Dwellers, 22/07/2019

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Traditional Forest Dwellers, 22/07/2019.

Publication Date:

22/07/2019

Source: Lok Sabha

Tags:

Forest Rights Act 2006, Tribals, India, Parliament

Forests

Activists against new forest Act draft: Will reestablish forest dept stranglehold

In the first-ever such consultation with the forest department of Maharashtra on Thursday, tribal and forest rights activists, including those belonging to RSS constituent Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, ha

Publication Date:

19/07/2019

Source: Indian Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Tribals, Forest Policy, Forest Act 1927, Forests

Forests

MP: Bhopal turning into heat chamber due to loss of trees

Loss of greenery combined with expanding concrete jungle has resulted in the sharp increase in urban temperature in the city of lakes.

Publication Date:

19/07/2019

Source: Asian Age (New Delhi)

Tags:

Madhya Pradesh, Trees, Deforestation, Indian Institute Of Science (IISC), Eco-Sensitive Zone, Forests

Mining

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Illegal Coal Mining in Forest Areas in Assam, 19/07/2019

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Illegal Coal Mining in Forest Areas in Assam, 19/07/2019. As per information received from State Government of Assam, Coal Mining has been going on by the Coal India Limited in Digboi Forest Division of Tinsukia District in Assam.

Publication Date:

19/07/2019

Source: Lok Sabha

Tags:

Coal, Mining, Forests, Assam, Parliament

Forests

Mumbai: BJP MLA 'killed' 3.5 acres of mangroves to raise posh club

But slew of FIRs for destruction of trees has not led to any action

Publication Date:

19/07/2019

Source: Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Mumbai, Mangroves, Environmentalists, Wetlands, Environment Act 1986, Forests

Forests

Forest sector SDG roadmap

The Roadmap put the SDGs into action to identify risks and opportunities for the forest products sector and provides solution pathways through which the sector can minimize negative effects and strive to maximize SDG impact in the 2030 horizon.

Publication Date:

17/07/2019

Source: World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD)

Tags:

Forests, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Industry, Forest Products

Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding appropriate enhancement of staff strength and infrastructure for the forest department, Delhi, 17/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Aditya N. Prasad & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 17/07/2019 regarding appropriate enhancement of staff strength and infrastructure for the Forest Department of Delhi in terms of order of the Tribunal dated December 10, 2015.