Mining

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding mining in protected forest area/prohibited area of the Aravali range, Rajasthan, 03/07/2014

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Surendra & Others Vs State of Rajasthan dated 03/07/2014 regarding mining in protected forest area/prohibited area of the Aravali range, Rajasthan.

Judgement Date: 
03/07/2014
Tags:
Aravalli Range, Mining, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Rajasthan, Protected Area Conservation, Sariska NP, Eco-Sensitive Zone
Biodiversity

Targeting global protected area expansion for imperiled biodiversity

Governments have agreed to expand the global protected area network from 13% to 17% of the world's land surface by 2020 (Aichi target 11) and to prevent the further loss of known threatened species (Aichi target 12). These targets are interdependent, as protected areas can stem biodiversity loss when strategically located and effectively managed. However, the global protected area estate is currently biased toward locations that are cheap to protect and away from important areas for biodiversity.

Publication Date: 
24/06/2014
Oscar Venter, Richard A. Fuller, Daniel B. Segan & et al
PLoS Biology
12
6
1-7
Tags:
Biodiversity, Protected Area Conservation, Endangered Species, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Global
Biodiversity

Antarctica’s protected areas are inadequate, unrepresentative, and at risk

Antarctica is widely regarded as one of the planet's last true wildernesses, insulated from threat by its remoteness and declaration as a natural reserve dedicated to peace and science. However, rapidly growing human activity is accelerating threats to biodiversity. We determined how well the existing protected-area system represents terrestrial biodiversity and assessed the risk to protected areas from biological invasions, the region's most significant conservation threat.

Publication Date: 
17/06/2014
Justine D. Shaw, Aleks Terauds, Martin J. Riddle & et al
PLoS Biology
1-5
Tags:
Antarctica, Protected Area Conservation, Biodiversity, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD)
Wildlife

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal and unauthorized construction works undertaken within 10 KM radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, 17/04/2014

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Amit Kumar V/s U.O.I. & Ors. dated 17/04/2014 regarding illegal and unauthorized construction works undertaken within 10 KM radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/158-2013(OA)_17Apr2014.pdf

Judgement Date: 
17/04/2014
Tags:
Sanctuaries, Birds, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Uttar Pradesh, Protected Area Conservation, Wildlife Act 1972, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Wildlife Act 2002, Eco-Sensitive Zone
Forests

Joint statement on Anti-FRA case in SC

In January of this year an application was filed in the Supreme Court in an ongoing case (Wildlife First and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors.) that seeks to have the Forest Rights Act declared unconstitutional.

Publication Date: 
06/04/2014
Campaign for Survival and Dignity
Tags:
Forest Rights Act 2006, Supreme Court, Wildlife And People, Forest Policy, Forest Resources, Tribals, Community Forest Management (CFM), Gram Sabhas, Protected Area Conservation, National Parks, Sanctuaries
Forests

Don't facilitate corporate loot: Open letter to anti-FRA petitioners

A joint statement issued by a number of movements, conservation NGOs and experts in conservation biology against the application filed in the Supreme Court against the Forest Rights Act.

Publication Date: 
06/04/2014
Campaign for Survival and Dignity
Tags:
Forest Rights Act 2006, Supreme Court, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Forest Products, Minor Forest Produce, Forest Management, Parliament, Legislation, National Parks, Sanctuaries, Protected Area Conservation, Wildlife And People, Tribals
Forests

Campaign for survival and dignity: Open letter to Wildlife Conservation Groups on Supreme Court petition

Campaign for survival and dignity: Open letter to Wildlife Conservation Groups on Supreme Court petition.

Publication Date: 
06/04/2014
National Forum of Forest People and Forest Workers
Tags:
Forest Rights Act 2006, Wildlife, Supreme Court, Protected Area Conservation, Tiger Conservation, Displacement, Wildlife And People
Biodiversity

Nepal fifth national report to Convention on Biological Diversity

Nepal emphasizes the critical role of ecosystem function for human well-being and economic development, which is reflected in national policies and plans.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2014
Government of Nepal
Tags:
Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), Nepal, Biodiversity, Biodiversity Conservation, Protected Area Conservation, Wetlands, Endangered Species, Wildlife
Forests

Revised draft policy on inspection, verification, monitoring and overall procedure relating to grant of forest clearances and identification of forests

The revised draft policy on inspection, verification, monitoring and overall procedure relating to grant of forest clearances and identification of forests released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). 

Publication Date: 
10/01/2014
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Tags:
Forest Clearance, India, Forests, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Forest Conservation, Mining, Hydroelectricity, Irrigation, Protected Area Conservation, Eco-Sensitive Zone, Wildlife, Forest Act 1980
Biodiversity

Office memorandum: High level working group report on Western Ghats (Kasturirangan Panel report)

This memorandum dated 20 Dec 2013 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests clarifies that there is no ban on agriculture and plantations activities along the Western Ghats. Read the text.

Publication Date: 
20/12/2013
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Tags:
Western Ghats, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Protected Area Conservation, Mining, Thermal Power Plants, Forest Rights Act 2006, Gram Sabhas

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